Like most, you are confusing the two

Very true

I agree, Hive isn't perfect, there are some aspects mentioned above that I agree shouldn't happen, but they have nothing to do with obstructing free speech.

You lose your right to free speech when your account is locked on social media, or you get thrown in jail because the dracronian government doesn't like what you're saying. Big difference from getting a few downvotes on a post.