It depends on the source of the consequences.

Social consequences? Completely fine, even desirable.

Legal consequences? This is where trouble starts and freedom of speech is no longer given.

Barely anyone truly believes in it. They only care when they need it.

I’ve been a free speech advocate and activist for years and I helped people that literally wanted me banned 2 months prior for the most nonsense reasons. They didnt care sbout free speech until they stepped over a line - then, free speech was the most important thing in the world.

That’s universal for all political alignments btw. It’s both fascist clowns or wannabe antifa super soldiers. Both only care about it when it’s needed.