If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
12.06.2025 00:08

Child pornography
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.
Trade secrets
Terroristic threats
Threats of violence
What's your favourite porn video to jerk off to?
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.
Fraud
Revealing classified information
SFPD arresting dozens in 2nd night of mass protests against ICE - Mission Local
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.
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
HIPAA violations
Why am I so jealous towards couples? Why am I tired of being single and feel my life is over?
And much, much more.
Insider trading
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.
Conspiracy
False advertising
Revenge porn
What does it mean if someone asks if it’s pink?
Insurrection
Perjury