If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 03:51
Child pornography
Perjury
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.
How can I get just the vocals of a song?
No freedom is absolute.
Revealing classified information
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.
Can humans drink battery water?
Terroristic threats
Conspiracy
HIPAA violations
Revenge porn
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
False advertising
Trump travel ban rattles immigrant communities across U.S. - The Washington Post
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.
Insurrection
Fraud
Bank of Japan leaves interest rate unadjusted at 0.5% as expected - FXStreet
Insider trading
And much, much more.
Trade secrets
Guy Hears Cries During Hailstorm — Then Saves An Entire Family - The Dodo - For Animal People
Threats of violence
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.