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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: 26.06.2025 00:47

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

Revealing classified information

Insider trading

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Powerful solar flare erupts from sun triggering radio blackouts across North America (video) - Space

No freedom is absolute.

Terroristic threats

Trade secrets

Have you ever been forced into bestiality?

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.

Fraud

Perjury

What is the gayest experience you have seen in prison?

And much, much more.

Insurrection

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.

How should I handle my co-worker (he’s 15 years older than me) who often subtly belittles me and push his work to me?

Revenge porn

False advertising

Child pornography

Why were the Japanese soldiers in WW II so hesitant to surrender in battle?

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

Conspiracy

Has anyone been tricked into having sex with a shemale? How was the experience?

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.

HIPAA violations