Num1d1um said:
Yes, hate speech is free speech. Anyone has the right to hate you, the right to express that, and the right to insult you. Free speech doesn't only cover their right to express, it also covers your right to be exposed to what they have to say. Asserting "incorrect behaviour", like you have some kind of moral authority on what is correct and what is not, or on what constitutes free speech, is ridiculous. You're not the one to limit other's right to be exposed to what anyone has to say to them just because you found it offensive or mean. By that, you're actually taking their right of free speech away, instead of warning or protecting them.
Free speech does in fact not cover harassment, which is termed legally as verbal assault.
You have the right to say what you want, and you have the right to face the consequences. The latter is not a right you can waive.
Your rights end when they infringe upon the rights of anyone else, in this case, freedom from unjust persecution. When people produce too much hurtful media, the government steps in and puts a stop to it. That is why people can be banned from computers by the state.
Auto muting someone who has a history of verbally abusing people on a service that is paid for and requires agreement to an EULA is FAR from infringing on freedom of Speech. You are not removing their ability to say it, you are removing their ability to harass people. They are different matters altogether.
Telling a person they HAVE to be assaulted because that person has the right to free speech is victim blaming.
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