Hot take?
Free Speech is a Lie... Even on HIVE. If the majority of HP Holders were Woke people, a lot of us won't be welcome here. Of course, no one can delete your content on HIVE, but many will self-censor in fear of Downvotes and hope for sweet payouts.
It puzzles me how USA prides itself on Free Speech while doing the opposite most of the time.
That is a bogus opinion. What do downvotes have to do with the ability of your content being on chain?
Nothing. It can be seen both through block explorers and through different front ends. Anything posted on Leo is not hidden regardless of the downvotes.