If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
10.06.2025 13:24
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.
Trade secrets
Perjury
What is the dirtiest thing you have allowed your husband to do?
And much, much more.
Insurrection
Revealing classified information
What is your secret to glowing skin?
Threats of violence
False advertising
Child pornography
Can you DM your uncle’s wife for a video?
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Fraud
Conspiracy
Terroristic threats
Insider trading
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.
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No freedom is absolute.
HIPAA violations
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.
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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