If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
12.06.2025 03:50
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Trade secrets
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.
Research roundup: Ping-pong bots, the genetic key for ginger cats, and more - Ars Technica
Conspiracy
No freedom is absolute.
Revealing classified information
World fertility rates in 'unprecedented decline' - UN - BBC
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.
HIPAA violations
Fraud
Erin Patterson tells murder trial exotic mushrooms 'have more flavour' - BBC
Child pornography
False advertising
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.
Insider trading
Insurrection
Threats of violence
Food and fitness make or break success on weight loss meds, report finds - ABC News
Perjury
Revenge porn
And much, much more.
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.
Terroristic threats