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

10.06.2025 04:39

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

No freedom is absolute.

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Insurrection

Have you experimented with bestiality?

Insider trading

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.

Revealing classified information

Gene mutation found in the bacterium behind the Black Death helped plague conquer the world, scientists say - CNN

And much, much more.

Trade secrets

False advertising

"Can't Believe Virat Kohli Knew...": RCB's Celebrations Amid Stampede Row Heats Up - NDTV Sports

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

Threats of violence

My stepdaughter’s mom tells her I’m not a real dance teacher, but my stepdaughter has seen me in action. Why does she still question my abilities?

HIPAA violations

Fraud

Terroristic threats

Celebrity hairstylist Jesus Guerrero died of pneumonia and fungal infection, likely complications from AIDS - NBC News

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.

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.

Revenge porn

I am interested in gang stalking tactics. How do covert agents use street theater and false narratives to torment targeted individuals?

Child pornography

Perjury