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I see your point, you are right - the content is there, but the messengers are punished financially and by this discouraged from free speech. This is also a form of censorship.

No, not necessarily. The financial incentive should be second. The blockchain helps show all of what is here, and nobody can stop that. Some front ends choose not to disclose content that has been voted too low, but thats their choice. There are others who don't hide.

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