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

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
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