The pandemic has been blamed by some for the ostensible nationwide mental health crisis and the concomitant uptick in crime. If you spend any time on a social media platform you have probably witnessed heated banter descend quickly into personal attacks.

You may have also observed these same platforms in the name of protecting free speech suppress speech in suspending or deleting certain accountholders. The question of whether there is a clear demarcation line between heated online discourse and criminal conduct is frequently raised.