Hate Speech on the Internet: EU Introduces Strict Rules for Social Media.

Freedom of Speech and Its Limits

According to The Sun: I fully support freedom of speech and expression. However, you wouldn’t approach a stranger on the street, start shouting insults or threats, hoping that it would go unpunished. So why is it somehow acceptable if you hide behind a screen? It is not... and urgent intervention is required,...

“I AM all for free speech and freedom of expression. But you wouldn’t go up to a stranger in the street, shout vile abuse - or threaten them - and expect to get away with it. So why if you hide behind a screen is it somehow acceptable? It is not...  and an urgent clampdown is required,...”

The discussion of freedom of speech in the online environment is becoming increasingly relevant. On one hand, we have the right to freely express our thoughts, on the other — it is important to remember the ethics of communication. The rise of aggression in the virtual environment raises concerns and requires appropriate control to avoid negative consequences.