Behind the Blog: 'Free Speech' and Open Dialogue

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Samantha Cole Sep 12, 2025 · 1 min read
Behind the Blog: 'Free Speech' and Open Dialogue
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This is Behind the Blog, where we share our behind-the-scenes thoughts about how a few of our top stories of the week came together. This week, we discuss "free speech," keeping stupid thoughts in one's own head, and cancel culture.

JASON: In August 2014, I spoke to Drew Curtis, the founder of Fark.com, a timeless, seminal internet website, about a decision he had just made. Curtis banned misogyny from his website, partially in the name of facilitating free speech.