If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
15.06.2025 00:22
Child pornography
False advertising
Threats of violence
What is the meaning of xx in texting?
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.
Trade secrets
Insurrection
Fraud
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.
How do I come out as queer to my best friend in a funny and stupid way?
Terroristic threats
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
HIPAA violations
What is the cost of implementing synchronized traffic lights in a mid-sized city?
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.
Conspiracy
Revenge porn
Insider trading
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.
And much, much more.
Perjury
No freedom is absolute.