If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
14.06.2025 07:55
Fraud
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
Why do companies cull employees during financial downturns without saying so?
HIPAA violations
No freedom is absolute.
Threats of violence
What will the legacy of Jimmy Carter be in light of his death today at 100?
Revenge porn
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.
And much, much more.
Terroristic threats
False advertising
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
Child pornography
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Trade secrets
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.
Why is my crush beautiful to me but not to others?
Conspiracy
Insider trading