If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
12.06.2025 02:21
Insider trading
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.
How do I convince flat earthers that the earth is round?
Conspiracy
Child pornography
And much, much more.
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Revenge porn
False advertising
Fraud
HIPAA violations
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.
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
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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.
No freedom is absolute.
Threats of violence
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Terroristic threats
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.
Perjury
Why is my crush beautiful to me but not to others?
Trade secrets
Insurrection