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

Last Updated: 03.07.2025 02:38

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

Fraud

Conspiracy

Revenge porn

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Threats of violence

HIPAA violations

Trade secrets

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Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Insider trading

Terroristic threats

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And much, much more.

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.

Child pornography

Why is the Middle East prone to terrorism?

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.

False advertising

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.

What are the reasons for people being banned from social media sites like Twitter and Instagram? Why is it considered a big deal?

Perjury

Revealing classified information

Insurrection

Liberals, why don't you like Conservatives?

No freedom is absolute.

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.