If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
09.06.2025 07:52
Threats of violence
Revealing classified information
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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Insurrection
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.
Perjury
Fraud
Revenge porn
Terroristic threats
HIPAA violations
No freedom is absolute.
False advertising
Why do I want to be caught sucking dick by my wife?
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
And much, much more.
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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.
Trade secrets
Child pornography
Why do I feel worthless most of the time?
Insider trading
Freedom of speech does not apply to: