If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
14.06.2025 00:21
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
And much, much more.
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
Perjury
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.
Insider trading
Terroristic threats
Why do I sweat so much at the gym?
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.
Child pornography
Trade secrets
Revenge porn
HIPAA violations
Fraud
Why did Kakashi use Chidori against Rin, despite knowing about her feelings for Obito?
Revealing classified information
Conspiracy
Threats of violence
Why do people see porn pics when they can watch porn videos instead?
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.
No freedom is absolute.