If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
15.06.2025 11:20
Threats of violence
Revealing classified information
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.
Is it painful for men to wear bras, panties, and tampons?
Insider trading
Revenge porn
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.
Can you share a picture of your favorite outfit and explain why you love it?
Child pornography
HIPAA violations
Fraud
What is your review of "Regent", episode 5 of Season 2 House of the Dragon?
Perjury
Conspiracy
And much, much more.
Have husbands and wives ever had a threesome with someone in real life? How did it happen?
No freedom is absolute.
Insurrection
Terroristic threats
Trade secrets
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
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.
Why do some of those who believe in a god refuse to consider the possibility they could be wrong?
False advertising
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.