If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
09.06.2025 01:17
Perjury
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.
And much, much more.
Can Djokovic climb the mountain? - Roland Garros
Conspiracy
Child pornography
Revenge porn
Earth’s oldest living creature unearthed—dating back 700 million years - The Brighter Side of News
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.
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Threats of violence
What makes outside showers appealing? Why are they not commonly seen?
Insider trading
Fraud
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.
Why do I (45, male) feel like I'm crushing on a girl (19, female)?
No freedom is absolute.
Revealing classified information
Trade secrets
Eagles star Saquon Barkley stunningly hints he could retire ‘out of nowhere’ - New York Post
False advertising
Terroristic threats
HIPAA violations
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.
Insurrection