If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 21.06.2025 01:10
Conspiracy
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
No freedom is absolute.
Why do Muslims invade Western society?
HIPAA violations
Threats of violence
Trade secrets
Why do British people always write "xxx" after their names?
Fraud
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.
Child pornography
Perjury
Insurrection
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.
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
Why do I feel bad when I see white girls dating black guys, am I racist?
And much, much more.
Terroristic threats
Revenge porn
How do you deal with neighbors who are always telling you what to do?
Revealing classified information
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.