If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 22.06.2025 00:12
Child pornography
Insider trading
Terroristic threats
Why do I sometimes hear full conversations when I am alone?
Insurrection
Trade secrets
Conspiracy
Dave Chappelle and Mo Amer on Politics and Comedy, SNL Monologues - Variety
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.
False advertising
Revenge porn
When the mind leaves the body - scientists investigate the incredible phenomenon of OBEs - Earth.com
Revealing classified information
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
What is the best case of “You just picked a fight with the wrong person” that you've witnessed?
And much, much more.
Perjury
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.
Bettor banned for heckling Olympic star Thomas - ESPN
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.
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
HIPAA violations
What is the difference between Music.ai and Moises.ai?
Threats of violence
No freedom is absolute.