If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
13.06.2025 15:48

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.
Child pornography
Why does the God of the Bible condemn homosexual acts?
Conspiracy
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.
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.
Is the Las Vegas Grand Prix considered one of the "premier events on the Formula 1 calendar?"
And much, much more.
Insider trading
False advertising
Is it wrong of me to feel uncomfortable that my friend thinks my brother is hot?
Revenge porn
Threats of violence
Insurrection
Terroristic threats
Trade secrets
HIPAA violations
Can a cop pull you over walking home asking why you are out so late?
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
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.
Fraud
Perjury
Revealing classified information