If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
15.06.2025 23:50
And much, much more.
Trade secrets
HIPAA violations
What is the definite integral of x^x from 0 to 2?
Fraud
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.
No freedom is absolute.
I’m 17 and looking for a girl. What do I do?
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.
Perjury
How do I seduce a maid for sex?
Conspiracy
Threats of violence
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.
Do flat Earthers really exist? Why do they believe the Earth is flat?
Revenge porn
Terroristic threats
Insurrection
Why are Capri cigarettes so expensive?
False advertising
Revealing classified information
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.
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Insider trading