Logo

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

Last Updated: 22.06.2025 00:40

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

Threats of violence

Perjury

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.

Resident Evil surprise return announced by PlayStation - GAMINGbible

Revenge porn

Revealing classified information

Conspiracy

Should the government solve the housing crisis by building large numbers of affordable homes to force the market downward? Perhaps $200,000 homes in an area of 500k homes.

Terroristic threats

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.

Insurrection

Aldi vs Oreo: Oreo maker sues Aldi over 'copycat' packaging - BBC

HIPAA violations

Fraud

Child pornography

Walmart Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order: some US customers can buy it again - The Shortcut | Matt Swider

And much, much more.

Insider trading

False advertising

Where did the false claim that Haitian immigrants are eating pets come from?

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

No freedom is absolute.

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.

6 foods you should be eating for stronger bones, according to nutritionists - AOL.com

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.

Trade secrets