If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
10.06.2025 16:01
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.
Fraud
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.
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Revealing classified information
Insurrection
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
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And much, much more.
Trade secrets
False advertising
Why am I sweating so much when I try to do anything?
Terroristic threats
Threats of violence
Perjury
Revenge porn
No freedom is absolute.
HIPAA violations
How do teachers justify punishing a student for fighting back against their bullies?
Insider trading
Conspiracy
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.
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Child pornography
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.