If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
11.06.2025 03:56
False advertising
Child pornography
Insider trading
Why do philosophy of physics when you can do physics itself? - Aeon
Insurrection
Conspiracy
HIPAA violations
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Fraud
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.
Gold Climbs as Rising Geopolitical and Trade Tensions Aid Havens - Bloomberg.com
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.
Revenge porn
Terroristic threats
Where did Noah build the Ark? Was it in a desert or near water?
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
Need For Speed Underground 2 remake leaves fans absolutely floored - GAMINGbible
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.
Revealing classified information
Perjury
Infrared contact lens enables humans to see in dark - DW
Trade secrets
No freedom is absolute.