If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 16.06.2025 10:56

Terroristic threats
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.
And much, much more.
How do you deal with a neighbor stealing?
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.
No freedom is absolute.
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
How would you spank me if I had been sent home from a school camp because of my poor behavior?
Threats of violence
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.
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.
Can I use the LEG PRESS to build muscle?
Revenge porn
Insider trading
HIPAA violations
Why is Russia always right? All eyes toward Russian glory!
Revealing classified information
False advertising
Trade secrets
Why do I feel like something bad is going to happen to me?
Insurrection
Fraud
Conspiracy
Perjury
Child pornography