If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
15.06.2025 01:16
Revealing classified information
Conspiracy
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.
Have you ever accidentally found out that you were about to be fired?
No freedom is absolute.
Threats of violence
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.
Are landlords allowed to make unreasonable requests?
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Child pornography
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.
Trade secrets
And much, much more.
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.
What does success really mean to you? Is it about happiness, money, or something else?
Revenge porn
Insurrection
HIPAA violations
Fraud
Terroristic threats
False advertising
Insider trading
Perjury