If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 19.06.2025 00:07
Threats of violence
Revenge porn
And much, much more.
How do I develop the patience to read books?
Fraud
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
HIPAA violations
Is anyone up to have a little conversation?
Insider trading
False advertising
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.
Conspiracy
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.
Is the saying "nice guys finish last" true? Can good intentions always lead to positive outcomes?
Revealing classified information
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
Is it true that in 2028 there will be a new AIDS variant that will wipe out all the LBGTQ+ people?
Trade secrets
Insurrection
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.
Why hasn't Japan legalized same-sex marriage?
Perjury
Child pornography