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

Last Updated: 17.06.2025 14:17

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

Insurrection

False advertising

Threats of violence

What is something you want to "get off your chest"?

Terroristic threats

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.

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 disgusts you?

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.

Insider trading

I always feel very tired after I do some exercises, even after a night's sleep. What's the problem?

And much, much more.

Child pornography

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.

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Perjury

Trade secrets

Fraud

What is your wildest experience in Bangalore that you haven’t told anyone?

HIPAA violations

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Revealing classified information

Why did my ex move on so fast, we have only been broken up for 2 weeks?

Revenge porn

No freedom is absolute.