If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 20.06.2025 12:38
Revenge porn
Insider trading
Fraud
Trade secrets
Conspiracy
Perjury
Can you share a picture of your favorite outfit and explain why you love it?
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.
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.
No freedom is absolute.
Why do you think Islam oppresses women when Christianity clearly does it more?
Threats of violence
Child pornography
And much, much more.
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
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.
Insurrection
Terroristic threats
Revealing classified information
HIPAA violations
False advertising
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.