If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
11.06.2025 10:52
Terroristic threats
And much, much more.
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.
Insider trading
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.
No freedom is absolute.
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
Trade secrets
Aldi vs Oreo: Oreo maker sues Aldi over 'copycat' packaging - BBC
HIPAA violations
Conspiracy
Fraud
Revenge porn
Child pornography
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.
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Insurrection
Perjury
False advertising
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Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Revealing classified information