If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
15.06.2025 00:07
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Revenge porn
Conspiracy
What would it take for you to consider yourself a "Swiftie" like Flavor Flav?
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.
Threats of violence
Trade secrets
Perjury
Fraud
HIPAA violations
How do military families balance personal political views with respect for civilian leadership?
No freedom is absolute.
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.
Revealing classified information
And much, much more.
Insider trading
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.
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.
Terroristic threats
False advertising
Why is the covert narcissist actively avoiding me when they see me everyday?
Insurrection
Child pornography