If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
12.06.2025 00:24
Child pornography
HIPAA violations
Revenge porn
How do you deal with a neighbor stealing?
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
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.
And much, much more.
Insider trading
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 is Tiananmen Square censored?
No freedom is absolute.
Revealing classified information
Threats of violence
What is your age now, and what age do you prefer to stay at forever?
Conspiracy
False advertising
Terroristic threats
How many wishes do people get on their birthday?
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.
Perjury
Trade secrets
Insurrection
Freedom of speech does not apply to: