Logo

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

Last Updated: 25.06.2025 18:36

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

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

And much, much more.

What is the most heartbreaking or sad love story that you ever had (experienced)?

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.

Threats of violence

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.

007 First Light Trailer Reveals The First-Ever James Bond Origin Story - GameSpot

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.

Conspiracy

Trade secrets

What’s the worst thing you caught anyone in your family doing?

Revenge porn

HIPAA violations

False advertising

What is the degree of influence of Saudi Wahhabism on the modern Muslim world?

Terroristic threats

Revealing classified information

Perjury

What are your top ten favorite K-pop albums?

Child pornography

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Insurrection

'The Blues Brothers,' and its memorable scene with Aretha Franklin, is 45 years old this weekend - Entertainment Weekly

Fraud

No freedom is absolute.