If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
16.06.2025 02:59

Revenge porn
Child pornography
Insider trading
Why are Trump supporters so incredibly stupid?
No freedom is absolute.
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.
Threats of violence
What is it like to use a Fleshlight?
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.
Trade secrets
And much, much more.
What can I say to a scammer who thinks he loves me, but I don't want to be scammed?
Fraud
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Insurrection
Conspiracy
HIPAA violations
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.
Terroristic threats
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.
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Perjury
False advertising