If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
12.06.2025 10:34
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Revenge porn
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.
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Conspiracy
Perjury
Trade secrets
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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.
Revealing classified information
What are the coolest new smart home gadgets to upgrade your living space?
Threats of violence
And much, much more.
No freedom is absolute.
How can we become the best humans? How can we trust each other?
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.
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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False advertising
Terroristic threats
HIPAA violations
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Insider trading
Insurrection