Logo

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

Last Updated: 27.06.2025 06:47

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

Threats of violence

And much, much more.

Insider trading

New COVID variant could come with extremely painful symptom - PennLive.com

Child pornography

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.

The Undervalued Medical Power of Muscle - Medscape

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.

HIPAA violations

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.

How can I control my daily masturbating habit?

Revenge porn

No freedom is absolute.

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Here's Where Traders Expect Broadcom Stock to Go After Earnings - Investopedia

Conspiracy

Terroristic threats

Trade secrets

Do they have internet in hell? Most people on here seem like damned souls or demons.

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

Revealing classified information

Is starting a virtual call center a viable offline business idea in India? Would it require any technical knowledge or just one person's help?

False advertising

Perjury