If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
09.06.2025 07:48
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.
Terroristic threats
Conspiracy
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.
Child pornography
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Why don't younger men like older women?
No freedom is absolute.
HIPAA violations
Perjury
Revenge porn
And much, much more.
Revealing classified information
What great song was "ruined" once you really listened to the lyrics?
False advertising
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.
Insider trading
Insurrection
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.
Threats of violence
Fraud
Trade secrets