If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
13.06.2025 23:55

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.
Insider trading
No freedom is absolute.
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.
Revenge porn
Do you think your landlord should have a key to your room?
Child pornography
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.
Conspiracy
Why does the UK Labour MP Jess Philips seem to be such a divisive figure?
Perjury
Threats of violence
Fraud
Can you tell me something about yourself?
Revealing classified information
Terroristic threats
Insurrection
Why do old men think young women and girls would want them over guys their own age?
HIPAA violations
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.
Trade secrets
How do you handle family members who ask for handouts?
False advertising
Freedom of speech does not apply to: