If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
08.06.2025 03:33
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.
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
False advertising
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HIPAA violations
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.
Fraud
Why is it common for guys to sleep with 10-20 women then marry a good girl?
Revealing classified information
Terroristic threats
Conspiracy
Why don't younger men like older women?
Threats of violence
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
Trade secrets
Perjury
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.
What is a fun psychological trick to try on someone?
Child pornography
And much, much more.
Insurrection
No freedom is absolute.
Revenge porn