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

Last Updated: 27.06.2025 00:53

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

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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.

Perjury

Has anyone been tricked into having sex with a shemale? How was the experience?

Child pornography

And much, much more.

Insurrection

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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.

HIPAA violations

Conspiracy

What are some alternatives to wearing a bra? Why do some women feel pressure to wear bras even though there may not be any benefits?

Insider trading

Revenge porn

Terroristic threats

Who is your favorite young adult author and what is your favorite book by them? What makes it stand out from their other works?

Threats of violence

Trade secrets

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.

What lowers a fever the quickest?

No freedom is absolute.

Fraud

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.

Is there a stereotype that South Indians are physically strong and muscular compared to other regions of India?

False advertising

Revealing classified information