If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 19.06.2025 08:49

Threats of violence
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.
Fraud
How do military families balance personal political views with respect for civilian leadership?
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.
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.
Child pornography
Revealing classified information
Insider trading
Trade secrets
Insurrection
Conspiracy
Revenge porn
False advertising
No freedom is absolute.
Perjury
Why do women consider 80% of men as unattractive?
And much, much more.
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.
Where can Ukrainians go if they cannot have shelter and heating this winter?
HIPAA violations
Freedom of speech does not apply to: