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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 04:21

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

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.

Conspiracy

According to Trump, Ukraine started the war. Why?

Threats of violence

Insurrection

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.

What do you think about Vivian Jenna Wilson's decision to speak out against her father, Elon Musk, in a public interview with NBC News?

And much, much more.

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 is the opposite personality type of someone with ASPD (antisocial personality disorder)?

Child pornography

Revenge porn

Revealing classified information

Why do I (45, male) feel like I'm crushing on a girl (19, female)?

False advertising

Fraud

Terroristic threats

What does it mean when we dream about demons, ghosts, monsters, etc.?

HIPAA violations

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Insider trading

Who are the archers in Genesis 49:23?

Trade secrets

No freedom is absolute.