If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
13.06.2025 12:57

Conspiracy
Child pornography
Perjury
Trade secrets
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.
Can you name a song with the word 'why' in it?
Revealing classified information
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.
HIPAA violations
What is the reason behind the Russian government's negative view on foreign travel?
Fraud
Threats of violence
Terroristic threats
Your Camper’s Water Tank Could Be Carrying Serious Diseases, Here’s How To Fix It - The Autopian
Insurrection
And much, much more.
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
What kind of person makes you think "how come there are people like that"?
Revenge porn
False advertising
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.
No freedom is absolute.
Insider trading