If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
08.06.2025 02:35
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.
And much, much more.
Perjury
How can I get over a break up?
False advertising
Insurrection
Insider trading
I've never read the book. What did Dorian Grey do that was so immoral and sinful?
HIPAA violations
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.
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
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
Does the Hamas charter specifically call for the death of all Jews and the destruction of Israel?
No freedom is absolute.
Conspiracy
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.
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Trade secrets
Terroristic threats
Child pornography
Were you ever in love with your teacher?
Revenge porn
Fraud