If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 16.06.2025 08:14
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
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.
What's a band that is really popular that you don't like? Why?
Perjury
Insider trading
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.
As a teacher, what's the most inappropriate experience you've had with a student?
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.
Fraud
False advertising
Trade secrets
Terroristic threats
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.
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Revealing classified information
Child pornography
Conspiracy
Why does a college girl cover her face with a scarf in Bangalore?
HIPAA violations
And much, much more.
Revenge porn
Why am I so tired of seeing homeless people all over the place?
No freedom is absolute.
Threats of violence