If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 03:44

Child pornography
Perjury
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.
What is something you want to "get off your chest"?
Terroristic threats
Trade secrets
Insurrection
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Conspiracy
And much, much more.
Revenge porn
Why is Joe Biden so vocal about supporting Ukraine's defense against Russia?
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.
Insider trading
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.
Why do people believe that global warming is man made?
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
No freedom is absolute.
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Fraud
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Threats of violence
Revealing classified information
False advertising