I guess the main question is: When does speaking your mind turn into causing harm?

Today, anyone can tweet, post, or share their thoughts in seconds. Platforms like Meta, run by Zuckerberg, promote free speech. It sounds great: Let people talk, let the truth be heard! But when that freedom allows people to question our existence, deny our rights, or spread hate toward the gay community, I start to wonder… Where does it stop?

Free speech is key to democracy. It’s a right we value and protect. But as Spiderman’s uncle said, with great power comes great responsibility. Social media gives everyone a loud voice, but there’s no filter for kindness. When your identity is debated in a comments section, when slurs turn into hashtags, when lies spread fast, what does that do to our mental health? And who takes responsibility?

Laws have limits, and they should. A society without free speech would be a nightmare. But while laws define what’s legal, they don’t always define what’s right. Words can hurt as much as actions. The line between ‘sharing your truth’ and bullying is blurry online. And the effects can be serious (worse mental health, more bullying, and the fear of just being yourself).

I get it, the internet isn’t a perfect world of kindness and respect. But if we focus only on free speech without addressing the harm it can cause, aren’t we part of the problem?

So, I have to ask: Are we ready to talk about boundaries? About responsibility? About kindness? Because if we don’t stand up, speak out, and demand better, not just from laws, but from the platforms we use, then we may end up in a world where the loudest voices aren’t the most honest, but the most hurtful.

And if that happens, what do we do next?