If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
12.06.2025 00:15
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.
Terroristic threats
Pregnant women warned against using weight-loss jabs - BBC
Revealing classified information
No freedom is absolute.
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.
Astronomers stunned as giant planet challenges what we know about space - The Independent
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.
Child pornography
Revenge porn
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Threats of violence
Insurrection
Trade secrets
India to Open Flagship EV Making Policy to Lure Global Giants - Bloomberg
Fraud
False advertising
HIPAA violations
Sweden’s Maja Stark wins U.S. Women’s Open for first major championship - NBC Sports
Perjury
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
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.
Why do narcissists avoid talking about the real issues?
Conspiracy
Insider trading