If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 18.06.2025 09:50

Child pornography
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Trade secrets
Fraud
Conspiracy
Threats of violence
Is it normal to hate my dog, but feel too guilty to get rid of him?
Insider trading
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.
What is the best/cute/funny/playful chat/conversation between brother and sister?
Revenge porn
Revealing classified information
No freedom is absolute.
Did Obito ever fully redeem himself in everyone's eyes?
Terroristic threats
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.
Perjury
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.
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.
False advertising
HIPAA violations
Insurrection