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

15.06.2025 03:06

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

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.

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.

Fraud

When I buy a house, do I automatically own all items the previous owner failed to remove from the property?

Perjury

Threats of violence

Child pornography

Why is porn so addictive?

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

False advertising

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.

Can relationship issues cause depression?

No freedom is absolute.

Trade secrets

Terroristic threats

How can a native English speaker say "it was nice talking to you" in French without using that exact phrase?

Revealing classified information

HIPAA violations

And much, much more.

Can you explain the difference between God and atma according to the Bhagavad-Gita?

Revenge porn

Conspiracy

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.

Why do I sweat so much? I’m 17 but I feel like I always need to re-apply deodorant and I am always self-conscious that I smell because I feel sweat under my arms.

Insider trading

Insurrection

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