If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 20.06.2025 02:44

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.
Trade secrets
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.
Why do so many guys love anime girls?
False advertising
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
What is a good comeback for when someone calls you flat?
Perjury
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Revealing classified information
What is your opinion on the band Nickelback? Why do they receive criticism from some people?
Terroristic threats
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.
Insurrection
Democrats be honest, how many of you were wishing that Musk rescue space flight blew up?
HIPAA violations
Revenge porn
No freedom is absolute.
Child pornography
Conspiracy
Threats of violence
Fraud
And much, much more.