If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
12.06.2025 00:24
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.
Trade secrets
Terroristic threats
Threats of violence
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
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.
Have you ever had sex with your mother-in-law? If so, how was it and did your wife ever find out?
Revealing classified information
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.
Revenge porn
False advertising
And much, much more.
Insider trading
Can you share summer photos? Day 8
Perjury
Child pornography
No freedom is absolute.
What was the worst spanking you ever got? Why did you get it, and how was it given to you?
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.
HIPAA violations
Conspiracy
Which country has the best and strictest legal system in the world?
Insurrection
Fraud