If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
11.06.2025 01:59
False advertising
Threats of violence
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.
Trade secrets
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.
Revealing classified information
Why do black people prefer thick, curvy women?
No freedom is absolute.
Insurrection
And much, much more.
Revenge porn
Child pornography
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
In space, no one can hear you scream — But it still gets incredibly noisy - Salon.com
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.
Conspiracy
Fraud
Insider trading
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.
HIPAA violations
Why is my ex trying to provoke an argument with me?
Perjury
Terroristic threats