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Free speech is a two-way street.

Elon Musk take-over of Twitter, has made it a lot more toxic than it already was before. While there was toxic behavior before hand, as in many other social media sites, it was kept at somewhat acceptable levels.

Yet, since Elon Musk took over there has been a increased level of toxicity from people who believe that free speech means they shouldn't face the consequences of its use. Seems like those people believe that any kind of moderation on what they post is censorship, when in reality good moderation is there for people being able to have a base level of respect and security.

The fact that people seem to believe that they should be able to say whatever push back is something to be expected. The irony is that they don't really expect it in reality, since they are conscious that you can't say all you think all the time.

There is always some level of moderation, even censorship, in our everyday interactions. Not saying all we have in our mind is something we have to do in order to have an orderly society, knowing what to say is an skill we have to learn from a young age.

Most importantly, free speech doesn't shield you from other people reactions or answers. While there are limits on how people can react to what is being said, it doesn't mean that they can't react to it in positive or negative ways. People can't express their thoughts on what it's said, exercising their own free speech.

What seems to be the problem, is that some people can't take other people expressing that they find what they said as offensive, or with any negative feeling, openly. It seems like there is still an expectation that people can't voice any negative feeling openly, and should just take it without saying anything.

The idea that people can call them out seems to be something they can't deal with, they really expect other just not doing so.

Calling people out for what they say should be normalized. Free speech is meant to enable debate, give people the to express they mind, and the exchange of ideas. Free speech is a two-way street, and the response won't always be one you like or agree with.

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