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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: 18.06.2025 14:11

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:

HIPAA violations

Revenge porn

Why do you think Islam oppresses women when Christianity clearly does it more?

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.

Perjury

What can I say to a scammer who thinks he loves me, but I don't want to be scammed?

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.

False advertising

Threats of violence

Are INFJs essentially the most introverted type?

Revealing classified information

No freedom is absolute.

Terroristic threats

China Housing Demand to Stay at 75% Below Peak, Goldman Says - Bloomberg

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.

Insurrection

Conspiracy

Why do men love to stink/being smelly?

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.

Trade secrets

And much, much more.

What are some prime examples of gibberish from the bible?

Fraud

Insider trading