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

Last Updated: 01.07.2025 04:39

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

Child pornography

Trade secrets

Fraud

Scientists Just Discovered a Lost Ancient Culture That Vanished - 404 Media

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

No freedom is absolute.

Apple’s Liquid Glass design is paving the way for AR glasses - TechCrunch

Revenge porn

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.

Revealing classified information

Why do many modern Hollywood films rely heavily on CGI and visual effects instead of actual sets? What is your opinion on this trend?

Threats of violence

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.

Otsuka tops Vera Therapeutics in kidney disease study showdown - statnews.com

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Insider trading

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.

Scientists Spot Mysterious Object in Our Galaxy Pulsing Every 44 Minutes - futurism.com

False advertising

Terroristic threats

And much, much more.

What are some of the most annoying movie clichés?

Conspiracy

Insurrection