If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 18.06.2025 03:53

Perjury
Insurrection
No freedom is absolute.
Fraud
Insider trading
Revealing classified information
What are some common historical misconceptions?
Terroristic threats
Trade secrets
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
What is something you want to "get off your chest"?
HIPAA violations
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.
Threats of violence
Is it ok for someone to crossdress in public?
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.
And much, much more.
Revenge porn
Republicans, why do you support Kamala Harris over Donald Trump?
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.
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
Overthinking is killing me day-by-day. What should I do?
False advertising
Child pornography