If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 16.06.2025 09:17
No freedom is absolute.
Fraud
Terroristic threats
What is your best forbidden sex story that felt so right?
Threats of violence
Child pornography
HIPAA violations
What is the most offensive thing someone has ever asked you?
Revealing classified information
And much, much more.
False advertising
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
Insider trading
—— which songs do certain kuorans remind you of?
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.
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.
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.
How do Flat Earthers explain time zones?
Trade secrets
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Insurrection
Perjury
Revenge porn