If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
15.06.2025 01:49

No freedom is absolute.
Insurrection
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.
What bait should you use for ocean fishing?
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.
Child pornography
Fraud
Mariners' vibes turn ugly after sweep: 'Nobody feels sorry for us' - The Seattle Times
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.
And much, much more.
Threats of violence
Why do I (45, male) feel like I'm crushing on a girl (19, female)?
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
HIPAA violations
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.
Why would a girl not want you to know she has a crush on you?
Terroristic threats
Conspiracy
Revealing classified information
Revenge porn
Perjury
False advertising
Is it okay if I sleep with my brother without my husband knowing?
Trade secrets
Insider trading