If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
15.06.2025 19:19

Trade secrets
No freedom is absolute.
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Threats of violence
Child pornography
HIPAA violations
Why do our deceased do not protect us from other bad spirits?
Insider trading
Perjury
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.
Who writes and reads novels nowadays?
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
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False advertising
Insurrection
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.
Conspiracy
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.
Terroristic threats
Can you explain the meaning of "mint condition" in relation to antiques or collectibles?
Fraud
And much, much more.