If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 22.06.2025 11:18
Fraud
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.
No freedom is absolute.
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
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Why do you think Islam oppresses women when Christianity clearly does it more?
False advertising
Revealing classified information
HIPAA violations
What is the most inappropriate experience you have had with a friend's daughter?
Conspiracy
Insider trading
Revenge porn
What is so great about Jiraiya?
Terroristic threats
And much, much more.
Child pornography
What is one harsh truth about people's opinions on TXT?
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.
Perjury
Which sunblock is best for oily skin?
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