If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
13.06.2025 23:49
Fraud
HIPAA violations
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
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Insider trading
False advertising
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.
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.
Threats of violence
Perjury
What is the story of how you met your spouse?
Insurrection
Revenge porn
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.
Why does a college girl cover her face with a scarf in Bangalore?
Conspiracy
No freedom is absolute.
Child pornography
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Revealing classified information
Trade secrets