If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
15.06.2025 00:04
And much, much more.
Insurrection
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.
Insider trading
Revealing classified information
Conspiracy
What are some of your favorite hip hop lyrics?
Threats of violence
HIPAA violations
Terroristic threats
Fraud
Perjury
No freedom is absolute.
Why do men cheat on their wives with someone extremely unattractive?
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.
Trade secrets
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.
False advertising
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Revenge porn
Do you find Anushka Sen attractive?
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.
Child pornography