If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
15.06.2025 00:31
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.
Terroristic threats
Trade secrets
Can I see some saggy tit pics and huge areolas pics?
Insider trading
Child pornography
False advertising
How did my ex move on very fast?
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.
Insurrection
Conspiracy
Why do diabetic people sweat so much?
HIPAA violations
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
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.
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.
Revenge porn
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And much, much more.
Revealing classified information
Fraud
No freedom is absolute.
Perjury