If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
16.06.2025 00:45
No freedom is absolute.
Threats of violence
Revealing classified information
How does Arab culture and values differ from western culture and values?
Insurrection
HIPAA violations
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.
Why is it common for guys to sleep with 10-20 women then marry a good girl?
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:
Child pornography
Is heroin really as good as people say it is?
Conspiracy
False advertising
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.
Insider trading
Terroristic threats
Trade secrets
Fraud
And much, much more.
Revenge porn
Perjury
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.