If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
11.06.2025 13:46
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.
Fraud
Terroristic threats
Why do some of those who believe in a god refuse to consider the possibility they could be wrong?
False advertising
Revealing classified information
HIPAA violations
Do flat Earthers really exist? Why do they believe the Earth is flat?
Trade secrets
Perjury
Revenge porn
Speech by Governor Kugler on the economic outlook and monetary policy - Federal Reserve Board (.gov)
No freedom is absolute.
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.
What a list actors/ actresses are notorious for being jerks in real life?
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Threats of violence
Insurrection
Switzerland proposes forcing UBS to add $26bn in capital - Financial Times
Child pornography
And much, much more.
Insider trading
Why does my private parts itch so much during certain periods?
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.
Conspiracy