If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
08.06.2025 08:00

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.
Revealing classified information
Why did lobsters evolve bright colors if they are neither poisonous nor venomous?
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.
HIPAA violations
Have you had any paranormal activity situations happen personally to you or someone you know?
Revenge porn
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.
Trade secrets
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Perjury
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Insurrection
Why is the band Nickelback unliked so much?
Threats of violence
Insider trading
Child pornography
Does meth make women super horny like it does men?
False advertising
And much, much more.
Conspiracy
Fraud
No freedom is absolute.