If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
11.06.2025 07:14
Perjury
And much, much more.
Child pornography
Insider trading
Conspiracy
Fraud
Are MAGA the "useful idiots" for the radical-right billionaires like Charles Koch and Elon Musk?
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.
HIPAA violations
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.
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Terroristic threats
Analyst sets date when Nvidia stock will hit $200 - Finbold
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
Insurrection
Liam Coen: I think Trevor Lawrence’s footwork has drastically improved - NBC Sports
False advertising
No freedom is absolute.
Trade secrets
Delete Every App On Your Smartphone That’s On This List - Forbes
Revenge porn
Threats of violence