If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
15.06.2025 00:35
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.
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.
False advertising
Do girls ever miss their first love?
Revealing classified information
Perjury
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Why are Republican politicians so afraid to oppose Trump?
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.
HIPAA violations
Trade secrets
In my experience, British people are fat, ugly and arrogant. Why is it and can it be changed?
Terroristic threats
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.
Child pornography
Insurrection
And much, much more.
Threats of violence
Revenge porn
Insider trading
Fraud
How long would you let a homeless friend stay at your house?
Conspiracy
No freedom is absolute.