If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
12.06.2025 01:37
Perjury
Revealing classified information
Fraud
What is the most offensive thing someone has ever asked you?
Child pornography
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.
Insider trading
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And much, much more.
Trade secrets
Revenge porn
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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.
False advertising
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.
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.
Insurrection
Threats of violence
No freedom is absolute.
HIPAA violations
Terroristic threats
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Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Conspiracy