If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
13.06.2025 11:00

Terroristic threats
Fraud
And much, much more.
How does it feel to be in a marriage without any love?
Conspiracy
Revealing classified information
Insurrection
Should Pete Rose's record as the all-time hits leader be recognized and celebrated?
Perjury
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.
False advertising
How do I rat my boss out for serial cheating on his wife?
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.
No freedom is absolute.
Insider trading
Trade secrets
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.
Revenge porn
HIPAA violations
Can you share 100 facts about yourself?
Child pornography
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.