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

13.06.2025 00:36

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

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.

Revealing classified information

Why doesn’t the UK change their flag?

Fraud

Insurrection

Revenge porn

What's the most sordid activity you've ever seen or heard about at a bachelorette party?

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.

Threats of violence

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.

As a woman, what would be you response to a male friend’s offer of a full body massage?

Trade secrets

And much, much more.

Perjury

What do you remember that 95% of us have forgotten?

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

False advertising

No freedom is absolute.

Why is Trump not on a violation of probation, offering a job for an endorsement is in violation of federal law? Kaamala knew better she is very sharp.

Child pornography

Terroristic threats

Conspiracy

How can one select funeral songs that truly celebrate the essence of a loved one’s life while providing comfort to attendees?

Insider trading

HIPAA violations