If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
14.06.2025 03:31
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.
And much, much more.
Threats of violence
How long can a marriage survive after a long-term affair?
Conspiracy
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 my ex still keeping in touch with me even though she dumped me?
Fraud
No freedom is absolute.
HIPAA violations
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Freedom of speech does not apply to:
False advertising
Trade secrets
What will the legacy of Jimmy Carter be in light of his death today at 100?
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.
Child pornography
Revenge porn
Perjury
Revealing classified information
Terroristic threats
Is it possible to become homeless after being released from jail or prison in the United States?
Insurrection
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.