If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
15.06.2025 03:32
HIPAA violations
Insurrection
Perjury
No freedom is absolute.
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 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 are some common historical misconceptions?
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Trade secrets
And much, much more.
Insider trading
Revealing classified information
Fraud
False advertising
Terroristic threats
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.
Child pornography
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.
Threats of violence
Do you consider yourself pretty?
Conspiracy
Revenge porn