If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
14.06.2025 10:42
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
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 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.
Insurrection
No freedom is absolute.
False advertising
Mariners' vibes turn ugly after sweep: 'Nobody feels sorry for us' - The Seattle Times
Conspiracy
Trade secrets
Revenge porn
Free agent LB Germaine Pratt agrees to terms with Raiders - NBC Sports
Fraud
Threats of violence
Terroristic threats
Why are daughters mean to their mothers?
And much, much more.
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.
Revealing classified information
Why do atheists want to see God so badly?
Child pornography
Perjury
HIPAA violations
When was the first time your wife had beastiality?
Insider trading
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.