If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 20.06.2025 14:02
Perjury
Terroristic threats
Child pornography
How can I handle my distrust and jealousy for my partner?
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Threats of violence
Insurrection
Why are some people afraid of monsters?
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.
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.
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.
Conspiracy
Insider trading
False advertising
This couple paid $19M for 2 Jersey Shore houses. Then they demolished them. - NJ.com
No freedom is absolute.
HIPAA violations
Revealing classified information
How can I be okay with being ugly? What is the bright side?
Revenge porn
Fraud
Trade secrets
How can I stop overthinking and take action more quickly?
And much, much more.
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.