If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
09.06.2025 00:00
Fraud
Perjury
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.
Child pornography
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.
What's the difference between “ce”, “ça”, and “cela”, and when do I use each (French)?
Insider trading
False advertising
And much, much more.
Asian Shares Have Tepid Start Before US Jobs Data: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg
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.
Revealing classified information
Threats of violence
In space, no one can hear you scream — But it still gets incredibly noisy - Salon.com
HIPAA violations
Conspiracy
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.
Are you afraid of being alone?
Insurrection
Revenge porn
Trade secrets
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
No freedom is absolute.