Debate Should speech online be moderated?, live and 1v1 on camera
Where's the line between free expression and harm? Make your case in a live debate.
Where does free expression end and harm begin? Online platforms made this an everyday fight, with bans, fact-checks, and censorship claims coming from every side.
What each side argues
Free speech
- Open debate is how bad ideas get beaten
- Moderation slides into political bias
- The cure for bad speech is more speech
Moderation
- Unchecked platforms spread harm and lies
- Harassment drives people offline
- Private sites can set their own rules
These are common positions, not the full picture. The best arguments come out live, when someone has to defend them in real time.
How it works
- Check your camera and mic. Debaters go on camera; viewers don't have to.
- Pick the Free Speech topic and get matched with someone taking the opposing side (Free speech vs Moderation).
- Debate live in a public room. The audience chats and a challenge timer rotates new debaters in so everyone gets a turn.
- The crowd can flag a debater off or vote to extend the clock.
Frequently asked
How do I debate Free Speech online?
Open Joust, allow your camera and mic, choose the "Free Speech" topic or add it as a tag, and you'll be matched with someone who wants to argue the other side in a live 1v1 video debate.
Do I need an account?
No. Joust is anonymous, so you can watch, chat, and debate without signing up.
Can I just watch instead of debating?
Yes. Anyone can watch a live Free Speech debate, chat with the audience, and join the line to take a seat when a debater leaves.