If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
15.06.2025 10:35
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.
And much, much more.
False advertising
Revenge porn
Child pornography
Insider trading
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.
HIPAA violations
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.
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Insurrection
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.
Conspiracy
Why would Trump make conspiracy claims that Haitians are eating pets in Ohio?
Perjury
Revealing classified information
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
What is your opinion on the band Nickelback? Why do they receive criticism from some people?
Fraud
Threats of violence
Trade secrets
Terroristic threats
No freedom is absolute.