If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 16.06.2025 09:39
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:
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.
Conspiracy
Insurrection
Trade secrets
What do you love to do at night when you’re alone?
Revenge porn
Threats of violence
Child pornography
Has anyone ever really waited that long and gotten a paper check mailed 20 days ago?
And much, much more.
Insider trading
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.
False advertising
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.
Fraud
Perjury
HIPAA violations
Which is the correct Tamil New Year, Thai-1 or Chithirai-1?
Revealing classified information
No freedom is absolute.