Logo

If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?

11.06.2025 12:30

If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?

Child pornography

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.

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.

People were exposed to measles at a Rochester Hills medical office, Oakland Co. warns - The Detroit News

Insurrection

Perjury

And much, much more.

What are the possible reasons for people feeling depressed after the holiday season? Why does being alone exacerbate these feelings?

False advertising

Revenge porn

Conspiracy

Marchand nets 2OT winner as Florida evens Finals - ESPN

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.

Insider trading

If you’re an atheist, what would be your motive in spreading atheism, and why would you care what others believe?

Terroristic threats

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

No freedom is absolute.

India's central bank beats market expectations to deliver an outsized rate cut of 50 points - CNBC

Trade secrets

Fraud

Revealing classified information

Your Brain Wrinkles Are Way More Important Than We Ever Realized - ScienceAlert

Threats of violence

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.