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

Last Updated: 01.07.2025 19:02

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.

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.

Conspiracy

What trains transport cars and passengers near Pompano Beach, Florida that goes to New York?

HIPAA violations

No freedom is absolute.

Threats of violence

Atheists who said that reading the Bible made them an atheist, how? Literally there are millions of people who read the Bible daily and still believe in God. So why say that? I mean unless you want to sound smart & edgy

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.

Terroristic threats

Crunch time—we’ll soon find out if Amazon’s launch providers are up to the job - Ars Technica

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.

Revealing classified information

Trade secrets

Is it wise to choose your family over your honor?

Revenge porn

False advertising

Fraud

2 Minnesota lawmakers shot in apparent 'targeted' incident: Officials - ABC News

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Perjury

And much, much more.

John Brenkus, host of Emmy-winning ‘Sport Science’ on ESPN, died by suicide - New York Post

Insider trading

Insurrection