If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 02:17
Terroristic threats
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.
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.
Fraud
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Do Flat Earthers exist today? If so, where do they live?
Trade secrets
False advertising
Threats of violence
Do you think Putin wants peace with Ukraine, or does he want Ukraine?
No freedom is absolute.
Insider trading
And much, much more.
Child pornography
Revealing classified information
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.
What are some cute stories with your crush?
Perjury
Conspiracy
HIPAA violations
What are the 10 things you regret doing in your life?
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.
Revenge porn