The Absurd GOP

[Nanny]

No action is without consequences. The severity of the consequences may be minimal or they may be beneficial but there are always consequences of any action. 

Same with speech. You can say whatever you want but somebody may not like it and you could face consequences.

And if someone with loaded gun will say "give me your wallet or I kill you" you are absolutely free to refuse.

This is true.

Self-regulation is expected within western culture. When we say something that crosses the social contract others are free to help us understand the consequences. It's part adopting others' viewpoints and part FAFO. We are free to choose which experience we seek.

There was a time not long ago when one's online behavior was different from one's polite behavior. That veil has fallen.