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

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.

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.

Overthinking is killing me day-by-day. What should I do?

Insider trading

Revealing classified information

Threats of violence

What are 50 random facts about yourself?

Perjury

False advertising

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.

If Russia needs the resources to fund the war in Ukraine, why doesn’t it throw open its doors to visa free western tourism? Enough people would be interested, & it would start to get some hard currency as €, CHF, £, SEK, $, JPY in the tills at shops.

And much, much more.

Insurrection

Terroristic threats

Am I in the wrong for getting upset with my neighbor who was weed whacking at 9 am on a Saturday? Should I apologize for being rude? I found this was obnoxious and inconsiderate, considering I work very late on weekends.

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.

Trade secrets

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Sabrina Carpenter, SZA, Ariana Grande Win Multiple Awards at 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards (Full Winners List) - Billboard

HIPAA violations

Child pornography

Fraud

Cryptocurrency Platform Gemini Confidentially Files for IPO - PYMNTS.com

Conspiracy

Revenge porn