If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
12.06.2025 02:24
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.
No freedom is absolute.
Threats of violence
Why did Donald Trump look so old during the debate?
Fraud
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.
False advertising
And much, much more.
Conspiracy
Perjury
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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.
Child pornography
Revealing classified information
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Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Trade secrets
Revenge porn
In my experience, British people are fat, ugly and arrogant. Why is it and can it be changed?
Insurrection
Insider trading
HIPAA violations
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.