If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
11.06.2025 01:17

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.
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.
False advertising
And much, much more.
Insider trading
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.
Trade secrets
Fraud
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
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Conspiracy
Terroristic threats
Revealing classified information
No freedom is absolute.
Child pornography
HIPAA violations
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Revenge porn
Insurrection
Threats of violence
Red Cross says at least 21 killed and dozens shot in Gaza aid incident - BBC
Perjury
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.