If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
16.06.2025 02:27
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.
Revenge porn
No freedom is absolute.
And much, much more.
Trade secrets
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.
Threats of violence
HIPAA violations
How is bestiality wrong, but killing animals for sport or trophies is considered okay?
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
False advertising
Child pornography
Is it true that all men want a woman who looks like an Instagram “model”?
Conspiracy
Insurrection
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.
Fraud
Terroristic threats
Insider trading
What is your opinion on the band Nickelback? Why do they receive criticism from some people?
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.