Logo

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

Last Updated: 27.06.2025 00:19

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:

False advertising

Signals detected from Antarctic ice seem to defy laws of physics. Scientists search for answer - KSL News

Trade secrets

HIPAA violations

Revealing classified information

How can I get over a break up?

Perjury

Insider trading

Child pornography

Probability of Asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting the Moon increases - theregister.com

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.

No freedom is absolute.

What are the strangest parts of The Bible?

Insurrection

And much, much more.

Conspiracy

As a guy, how do you know you if you are considered attractive?

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.

Revenge porn

Fraud

Why do I get spun and then want big fat cocks to suck?

Terroristic threats

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.