If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 19.06.2025 02:01
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.
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.
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Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Child pornography
Terroristic threats
How do you deal with a neighbor stealing?
Conspiracy
Revealing classified information
Revenge porn
False advertising
HIPAA violations
Perjury
What are the differences between INFJ-T and INFJ A?
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.
No freedom is absolute.
And much, much more.
Can a Trump supporter explain what was wrong with what Bishop Budde said to Donald Trump?
Fraud
Trade secrets
Insurrection
How do I get over a long-term relationship breakup?
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