If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 16.06.2025 03:00
Revenge porn
Trade secrets
Conspiracy
What is one thing which you cannot stop however hard you try?
Insurrection
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.
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
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.
Fraud
Revealing classified information
Does the Lil Wayne song ‘Lollipop’ refers to a Lollipop sweet or a metaphor?
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.
Threats of violence
Terroristic threats
I have a bad reputation and need help. What should I do?
Child pornography
False advertising
Insider trading
And much, much more.
Perjury
No freedom is absolute.
How does a person become transgender?
HIPAA violations
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.