Logo

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

09.06.2025 04:32

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

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.

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Terroristic threats

How can I handle my distrust and jealousy for my partner?

Insider trading

Conspiracy

No freedom is absolute.

Tom Aspinall wishes Jon Jones well in retirement, declares himself ‘undisputed’ UFC champion - MMA Fighting

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.

Perjury

Revealing classified information

Is the Democrat party connected with organized crime in America?

False advertising

Insurrection

Fraud

How the Indiana Pacers Spun Style Into Substance - The Ringer

Child pornography

Trade secrets

And much, much more.

SpaceX launches latest GPS III satellite for U.S. military - SpaceNews

Revenge porn

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.

Scientists measure a photonic pulse in dozens of dimensions - Earth.com

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.

HIPAA violations