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If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?

Last Updated: 20.06.2025 00:04

If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?

Insurrection

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.

Child pornography

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HIPAA violations

Threats of violence

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 is your language's pangram?

Perjury

Fraud

Terroristic threats

Have you ever had sex with your female cousin? How did it start?

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.

Revealing classified information

Revenge porn

What is the most ridiculous obviously false verse in the Bible?

And much, much more.

Insider trading

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 is my coworker suddenly being so mean towards then being nice like nothing happened? She is nice with everyone but me.

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

False advertising

Trade secrets

Does Donald Trump have low self-esteem?

Conspiracy

No freedom is absolute.