If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
14.06.2025 23:53
No freedom is absolute.
Perjury
Fraud
What's a memory from your childhood that shaped who you are today?
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
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.
Threats of violence
Can I fix a fridge leak myself, or should I call a pro?
Terroristic threats
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
Is it right to visit any shrine or tomb in Islam?
Revealing classified information
Trade secrets
Conspiracy
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
Revenge porn
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.
False advertising
And much, much more.
Insurrection
Child pornography