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

Last Updated: 01.07.2025 12:16

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

Revealing classified information

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Conspiracy

Atheists who have read the Bible and think that contains immoral things, why do you assume that?

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

HIPAA violations

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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.

No freedom is absolute.

Fraud

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Trade secrets

And much, much more.

Insurrection

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Revenge porn

Threats of violence

Terroristic threats

Is Twilight appropriate for a 12-year-old?

Perjury

False advertising

Child pornography

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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.

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.