If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 10:07
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.
Fraud
Child pornography
False advertising
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Revealing classified information
How do I change a truck’s engine oil?
Threats of violence
Insider trading
Terroristic threats
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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.
Insurrection
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.
Conspiracy
Perjury
Revenge porn
Is Elon Musk an actual genius, or is he surrounded by people smarter than him?
Trade secrets
And much, much more.
No freedom is absolute.
Who is the most trusted person in your life, and do they have the same trust on you?
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.