If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
15.06.2025 10:15
Perjury
Child pornography
Revealing classified information
Why are Republicans such intolerant people?
Revenge porn
HIPAA violations
Insurrection
Kuorans, what are some things unique to your country?
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Threats of violence
Fraud
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.
Trade secrets
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.
And much, much more.
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.
No freedom is absolute.
False advertising
Why would a girl not want you to know she has a crush on you?
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