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

12.06.2025 02:53

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

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

Child pornography

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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.

False advertising

And much, much more.

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Revenge porn

Perjury

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.

Why did my ex of 2 years move on so fast after he left me? Why does he act so cold towards me, and as if I don't exist?

Fraud

Insider trading

Threats of violence

What is your language's pangram?

Insurrection

HIPAA violations

Trade secrets

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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.

Revealing classified information

Conspiracy

Why am I losing interest to get a job and to all my desires because of this spiritual awakening? How do I get through life because of it?

No freedom is absolute.

Freedom of speech does not apply to: