If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 23:58
Terroristic threats
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.
Trade secrets
What is the reason behind some people wearing trunks instead of speedos when swimming in pools?
HIPAA violations
Perjury
Fraud
Threats of violence
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.
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.
And much, much more.
Child pornography
How can I effectively remove vocals from a song without affecting the music quality?
Conspiracy
Revenge porn
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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Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Insider trading
Revealing classified information
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Insurrection
False advertising