If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
12.06.2025 05:17
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.
Insurrection
Child pornography
Do you consider yourself pretty?
Threats of violence
Trade secrets
And much, much more.
Fraud
Revealing classified information
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.
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Perjury
Terroristic threats
Revenge porn
Why do I sweat so much after applying moisture or sun screen on my face? I have normal skin.
Conspiracy
HIPAA violations
Insider trading
How can MeTV Toons compete with other national broadcast TV networks?
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.
False advertising
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
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.
No freedom is absolute.