If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
07.06.2025 23:58
Trade secrets
Conspiracy
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.
Why do people stop working towards achieving their dreams?
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.
Terroristic threats
Fraud
How do I run away? I'm 15 and live in Oklahoma.
And much, much more.
Perjury
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Geert Wilders: Dutch government collapses as far-right leader exits coalition - BBC
Threats of violence
False advertising
Child pornography
After 600 Years, Astronomers Finally Solve the Mystery of the Missing ‘Guest Star’ - Gizmodo
No freedom is absolute.
Revenge porn
HIPAA violations
Don’t Try Flying With Erewhon Sunflower Seeds - The Cut
Insurrection
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.
Revealing classified information
The World Ends with You Director Tatsuya Kando Leaves Square Enix - Anime News Network
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.