If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
11.06.2025 01:10
Threats of violence
HIPAA violations
No freedom is absolute.
When was the last time you had sex with someone much older than yourself?
Child pornography
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:
What methods do private investigators use to investigate someone in real life?
Trade secrets
Perjury
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.
Revealing classified information
Fraud
Trump administration eyes stripping Columbia's accreditation - BBC
False advertising
Insider trading
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
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.
Insurrection
Terroristic threats