If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
15.06.2025 02:24

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.
HIPAA violations
Child pornography
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.
False advertising
Insurrection
Do you find Anushka Sen attractive?
Terroristic threats
Revenge porn
Fraud
How do military families handle communication when a service member is injured overseas?
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.
Trade secrets
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.
Revealing classified information
No freedom is absolute.
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Is 1500 calories enough for a 5’3 15-year-old who is non-active?
Perjury
Threats of violence
And much, much more.
What is the reason behind the Russian government's negative view on foreign travel?
Conspiracy
Insider trading