If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
08.06.2025 00:44
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Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Perjury
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Threats of violence
Conspiracy
Child pornography
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.
Fraud
Insider trading
Revealing classified information
HIPAA violations
Trade secrets
I'm British and feel ashamed of the crimes of British colonialism. What should I do?
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.
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.
What is one small habit that has transformed your life in unexpected ways?
No freedom is absolute.
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.
Insurrection
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Revenge porn
Terroristic threats