If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 05:54
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.
Threats of violence
What does it mean if someone asks if it’s pink?
No freedom is absolute.
Trade secrets
HIPAA violations
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
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.
Is the Shia claim true that Imam Ali was born inside the Kaaba?
Insider trading
Child pornography
Perjury
Fraud
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.
False advertising
Why do you think they're treating Diddy worse than Tate? Is it because of racism?
Revealing classified information
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.
Revenge porn
What are the differences between promotions and sales?
Conspiracy
Terroristic threats