If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
13.06.2025 15:17
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
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.
Trade secrets
False advertising
Perjury
And much, much more.
Conspiracy
No freedom is absolute.
Child pornography
What’s something you did a lot as a kid that you don’t miss now that you’re an adult?
Insurrection
Fraud
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.
Pope Leo XIV Dons White Sox Hat During Public General Audience in Vatican - Sports Illustrated
Revealing classified information
Insider trading
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.
Is Tinder the best dating app?
Terroristic threats
Revenge porn
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.
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Threats of violence
HIPAA violations