If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
08.06.2025 02:47
Perjury
Terroristic threats
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.
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Child pornography
Trade secrets
False advertising
Have you ever been instructed/forced to crossdress for the benefit of others?
Revenge porn
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
HIPAA violations
How are you spending your best time?
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.
Fraud
What’s the best way to get over someone you love?
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.
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.
No freedom is absolute.
Revealing classified information
Insurrection
Insider trading
I just cannot wake up early, even if I sleep on time. What should I do?
Threats of violence
Conspiracy