If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
10.06.2025 01:12
Perjury
Revealing classified information
Revenge porn
Why is Harley-Davidson dropping diversity initiatives after the right-wing anti-DEI campaign?
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.
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Insider trading
No freedom is absolute.
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.
And much, much more.
Threats of violence
Trade secrets
Bradford researchers solve mystery of disease and wool trade - BBC
Child pornography
Insurrection
HIPAA violations
By skipping offseason workouts, Lamar Jackson forfeits another $750,000 - NBC Sports
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.
Fraud
False advertising
I'm British and feel ashamed of the crimes of British colonialism. What should I do?
Conspiracy
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.