Logo

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

13.06.2025 00:22

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

Child pornography

No freedom is absolute.

Insurrection

Race and genetics do not line up well, new study confirms - Live Science

Fraud

Trade secrets

Revenge porn

Jaire Alexander’s Contract Impeded Packers’ Trade Attempts - NFL Rumors - ProFootballRumors.com

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.

Perjury

And much, much more.

Everything Tony Vitello said about Tennessee's loss to Arkansas in opener of super regional - 247Sports

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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.

Insider trading

CDC Health Advisory Says This 'Ongoing Risk' Leaves Travelers Vulnerable on Planes, Trains, Public Transport, and More - Travel + Leisure

Threats of violence

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.

HIPAA violations

Has anyone liked being made a cocksucker?

Terroristic threats

Revealing classified information

False advertising

Sega Throws Shade At Mario Kart While Showing Off Sonic Racing: Crossworlds - Kotaku

Conspiracy

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.