If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
13.06.2025 06:15
Terroristic threats
Conspiracy
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.
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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.
And much, much more.
Revenge porn
How do military families handle communication when a service member is injured overseas?
Perjury
False advertising
HIPAA violations
Can you tell me a depressing story?
No freedom is absolute.
Fraud
Revealing classified information
How were cows used in ancient India?
Insider trading
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Child pornography
What is the best/cute/funny/playful chat/conversation between brother and sister?
Threats of violence
Insurrection
Trade secrets
What kind of lights would you like to use for your home decor?
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.
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.