If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
10.06.2025 00:07
Revealing classified information
False advertising
And much, much more.
Why do people see porn pics when they can watch porn videos instead?
Trade secrets
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.
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.
Threats of violence
Child pornography
My ex moved on so fast. How can I overcome the pain?
Revenge porn
Terroristic threats
Fraud
Conspiracy
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Insurrection
No freedom is absolute.
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.
HIPAA violations
Perjury