If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 16:30
And much, much more.
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.
Revealing classified information
False advertising
Fraud
Climate change is boosting the risk of sleep apnea - NPR
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.
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
Ray Dalio: ‘We should be afraid of the bond market’ - CNN
Revenge porn
No freedom is absolute.
Trade secrets
SFPD arresting dozens in 2nd night of mass protests against ICE - Mission Local
Conspiracy
Insider trading
Insurrection
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Terroristic threats
Child pornography
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.
HIPAA violations