If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 20.06.2025 14:58
Revenge porn
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.
HIPAA violations
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.
Why do older people have a hard time using technology?
Insurrection
Conspiracy
Trade secrets
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No freedom is absolute.
And much, much more.
Fraud
Should Pete Rose's record as the all-time hits leader be recognized and celebrated?
Revealing classified information
False advertising
Terroristic threats
How good do you sing and how do you know this?
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.
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.
Child pornography
Threats of violence
Freedom of speech does not apply to: