If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
13.06.2025 10:20
No freedom is absolute.
Revealing classified information
False advertising
Threats of violence
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Insider trading
Have you ever been forced to undress for money just once?
Perjury
Insurrection
HIPAA violations
Fraud
Terroristic threats
Revenge porn
Why are leftist movements so popular among young people?
And much, much more.
Child pornography
Conspiracy
What are the best items to buy from a furniture shop?
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.
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.
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.
What do you do when you are struggling to fall asleep?
Trade secrets
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.