If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 01:19
That’s what it is. You have no right to use other people’s stuff. If people let you use their stuff, they can tell you how you can use it, and they can tell you to stop using it any time they want.
Threats of violence
Trade secrets
Why do men like to have sex with a woman's ass?
You have freedom of speech. If I loan you my computer, I can tell you not to use it for certain things, because it’s mine, you have no right to use it, and if I give you permission to use it I can tell you what you can and can’t do with it.
Revealing classified information
HIPAA violations
What are some very specific groups of people you just cannot stand?
If you’re wondering why free speech doesn’t apply to the internet, it’s because you have no right to use other people’s stuff for free.
Insider trading
And much, much more.
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Freedom of speech does not apply to:
False advertising
Fraud
Child pornography
Revenge porn
Perjury
Why aren't F1 cars popular on the street?
Insurrection
You have freedom to travel. If I loan you my car, I can tell you not to take it out of town, because it’s mine, you have no right to use it, and if I give you permission to use it I can tell you what you can and can’t do with it.
Conspiracy
Non est eum facere impedit aut dignissimos tempora.
Terroristic threats
No freedom is absolute.