If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
15.06.2025 01:43
Revealing classified information
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.
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Should Pete Rose's record as the all-time hits leader be recognized and celebrated?
Terroristic threats
Insider trading
HIPAA violations
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.
Revenge porn
Fraud
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.
Insurrection
False advertising
Conspiracy
And much, much more.
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.
Perjury
No freedom is absolute.
Trade secrets
What is the reason behind some people wearing trunks instead of speedos when swimming in pools?
Threats of violence
Child pornography