If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
13.06.2025 01:54
No freedom is absolute.
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
HIPAA violations
Why do some people have loving parents and some do not?
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
Fraud
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.
Threats of violence
Insurrection
What is the reason for The Acolyte (2024 series) having poor reception among Star Wars fans?
Perjury
And much, much more.
Child pornography
What would explain Trump blaming Ukraine for starting the war with Russia?
Trade secrets
Insider trading
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.
Why do ugly men flirt with girls that are really hot?
Revenge porn
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.
Conspiracy
Is there a band whose members have been present for every one of their concerts?
Terroristic threats
False advertising