If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 19.06.2025 10:35
Terroristic threats
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Insurrection
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Fraud
Revenge porn
Child pornography
Is the saying "nice guys finish last" true? Can good intentions always lead to positive outcomes?
No freedom is absolute.
Revealing classified information
Conspiracy
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Threats of violence
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.
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.
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.
Trade secrets
Why cant I ever fall asleep with my boyfriend?
And much, much more.
HIPAA violations
Perjury
How did you become popular in school?
False advertising
Insider trading