If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 19.06.2025 03:55
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Freedom of speech does not apply to:
No freedom is absolute.
How do I get my body in shape?
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.
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.
Terroristic threats
Why are black people harassed more by police officers?
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.
Revenge porn
Perjury
What is the worst name in Tolkien’s legendarium (meaning and look)?
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.
Insurrection
Threats of violence
What can you do if someone makes a false accusation against you?
And much, much more.
HIPAA violations
Child pornography
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False advertising
Fraud
Conspiracy
Revealing classified information
Trade secrets