If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 18.06.2025 12:32
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.
Threats of violence
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
Conspiracy
False advertising
Did you ever accidentally have sex with your brother/sister in India?
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.
Insurrection
Revenge porn
HIPAA violations
Trade secrets
Fraud
How did you know you weren't the narc?
Revealing classified information
Child pornography
No freedom is absolute.
Would you join a gym or workout at home and why?
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.
Insider trading
And much, much more.
Why do British people always write "xxx" after their names?
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Terroristic threats