If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
08.06.2025 08:23

Perjury
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
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.
Threats of violence
Trade secrets
False advertising
No freedom is absolute.
Why did my crush like me for only two days in a row?
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.
Insurrection
HIPAA violations
How is Sola Scriptura incoherent?
Conspiracy
Child pornography
Insider trading
Why are the bands Smashmouth and Nickelback often used as punchlines?
Fraud
Revenge porn
And much, much more.
Is it ok to be spanked by your parents if you are not in bed in your set bedtime?
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.
Freedom of speech does not apply to: