If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
12.06.2025 17:16

Insider trading
Trade secrets
Child pornography
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.
Insurrection
No freedom is absolute.
What is the meaning of xx in texting?
Threats of violence
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.
And much, much more.
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Terroristic threats
Revealing classified information
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.
What does the stink of the skunk look like? Why would it be dangerous?
False advertising
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.
Perjury
Revenge porn
HIPAA violations
Conspiracy
Why does the UK Labour MP Jess Philips seem to be such a divisive figure?
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Fraud