If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 22.06.2025 00:36
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Insider trading
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.
Have you ever been physically attacked by a demon?
Revealing classified information
No freedom is absolute.
Fraud
Which is the worst Bollywood movie you have ever seen and why?
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.
Perjury
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.
"Can't Believe Virat Kohli Knew...": RCB's Celebrations Amid Stampede Row Heats Up - NDTV Sports
Revenge porn
Threats of violence
Conspiracy
Paolini and 'legend' Errani win women's doubles title - Yahoo Sports
Insurrection
Trade secrets
Child pornography
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.
False advertising
Terroristic threats
Blue Origin boss: Government should forget launch and focus on “exotic” missions - Ars Technica
And much, much more.
HIPAA violations