If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
16.06.2025 00:06
No freedom is absolute.
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.
Child pornography
Why don't I want to talk to my girlfriend when she loves me a lot? I feel bored.
Insurrection
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.
Terroristic threats
Fraud
False advertising
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.
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Revenge porn
Perjury
Why is digital marketing important?
Threats of violence
And much, much more.
Conspiracy
Which current F1 drivers should switch teams based on historical patterns?
HIPAA violations
Insider trading
Revealing classified information
What is it like to use a Fleshlight?
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.
Trade secrets