If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
12.06.2025 00:54
Fraud
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.
Perjury
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.
Trade secrets
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Why are people becoming increasingly hostile to pro-lifers? I am pro-life.
Revenge porn
HIPAA violations
Insider trading
Bank of America predicts major housing market changes are coming soon - TheStreet
And much, much more.
No freedom is absolute.
Child pornography
AMC Theaters to Run Even More Commercials Before Movies Play - Bloomberg.com
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.
False advertising
Terroristic threats
Insurrection
Conspiracy
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.
Threats of violence
Revealing classified information