If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
13.06.2025 02:19

Threats of violence
HIPAA violations
Revenge porn
No freedom is absolute.
Conspiracy
And much, much more.
Fraud
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.
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Being fat is a trap - Hacker News
Revealing classified information
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
China’s Huawei plays down its chipmaking capabilities - ft.com
Terroristic threats
Trade secrets
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.
I'm British and I hate my glasses. Are prescription glasses better in New York City?
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.
Insider trading
Perjury
Why do some people have sex with dogs?
Insurrection
Child pornography