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

Last Updated: 01.07.2025 06:11

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

Insurrection

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.

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.

Why do some people believe that Homelander would be no match for Superman or Thor?

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.

Threats of violence

Conspiracy

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No freedom is absolute.

Revealing classified information

Child pornography

Were Dalits prohibited from drinking water from wells in ancient times? Is there any evidence to support this claim?

Fraud

Perjury

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.

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And much, much more.

HIPAA violations

Insider trading

Aussie firms Soul Patts and Brickworks' $9 billion merger sends their shares rocketing - CNBC

False advertising

Trade secrets

Terroristic threats

Trump administration prepares to ease big bank rules - Politico

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Revenge porn