If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
15.06.2025 00:31
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.
Threats of violence
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
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.
Terroristic threats
Insider trading
How often do you watch the news on TV?
No freedom is absolute.
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.
Revenge porn
Why do some people tell the girl I like that I don’t like her when I do like her?
False advertising
Perjury
Trade secrets
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Revealing classified information
And much, much more.
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.
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HIPAA violations
Conspiracy
Child pornography
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Insurrection
Fraud