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

Last Updated: 18.06.2025 00:39

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

Insider trading

Threats of violence

Perjury

How does someone start doing urban exploration?

HIPAA violations

Child pornography

And much, much more.

What is your opinion? I am 150-152 and I feel short. I’m 15 years old. I feel like this makes me look like a baby and ugly on most clothes.

False advertising

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Conspiracy

Are there any political parties or groups that have a mix of conservative and liberal beliefs? Why are they not as prominent in the media?

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.

Terroristic threats

No freedom is absolute.

How do I convince my husband that a threesome is okay?

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.

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

Why do most atheists in debates with theists take Bible verses out of context much of the time? Are they lying maliciously or do they not understand theology enough to understand the meaning?

Trade secrets

Insurrection

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.

What is the significance of Pete Rose, the all-time hits leader in Major League Baseball, who just passed away?

Revealing classified information

Fraud