If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
14.06.2025 08:01
Insurrection
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
False advertising
Child pornography
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.
HIPAA violations
Do people really have sex with animals?
Fraud
Trade secrets
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.
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.
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.
Do you enjoy cheating on your spouse? If so, why?
Threats of violence
Terroristic threats
Perjury
Have you ever been forced to undress for money just once?
And much, much more.
Revealing classified information
Insider trading
Why do people have polyamorous relationships?
Conspiracy
No freedom is absolute.