A fun idea but a lot of people are using it to excuse the Dumb Shit™ coming out of their mouth. You're allowed to say the Dumb Shit™ but you still said it and others have the same right to come at you. Some of those others will very likely also say some Dumb Shit™, in turn spawning more Dumb Shit™. Unfortunately a side effect of free speech is headassery.
Person A: *says some Dumb Shit™*
Person B: *calls them out*
Person A: Free speech, every heard of it?
Person B: *calls them out*
Person A: Free speech, every heard of it?
by neroq January 10, 2022
The possession of a platform to express visceral dislike/fear of a marginalised group or individual without being challenged
Germaine Greer has been denied her right to free speech by being denied a platform to express transphobia
by Transrilla October 27, 2015
Most people think they have free speech, but they don't.
by Moose September 24, 2003
An American right, mentioned in the U.S Constitution in the first amendment,that prevents congress from prohibiting the freedom of speech, or of the press;as well as several other rights.
by Gerald July 13, 2006
An american right, to be able to say anything our hearts tell us to say.
If a person say's something someone else does not like they WILL NOT be persicuted for it.
If a person say's something someone else does not like they WILL NOT be persicuted for it.
If you Don't like what I say or write, don't listen to me or read my writings then you will not be offened by it.
by Jim Geddes October 21, 2004
Something that does not exist on the internet. All internet postings are at the sole discetion of the owner, regardless of the location of the server or person.
by Kung-Fu Jesus June 09, 2004
by Defender of the Internet July 22, 2003