If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 20.06.2025 11:32

Threats of violence
And much, much more.
HIPAA violations
Where did Noah build the Ark? Was it in a desert or near water?
No freedom is absolute.
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.
Conspiracy
What is unattractive about a nice guy? Why do some women don’t choose nice guys?
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.
Terroristic threats
Perjury
Why do Indian parents force their kids to do stuff?
Child pornography
Insider trading
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
Revealing classified information
Trade secrets
What does the Bible say about the Antichrist? How will we know when he arrives on the scene?
False advertising
Revenge porn
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.
Insurrection
Freedom of speech does not apply to: