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

10.06.2025 02:50

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

Revealing classified information

Trade secrets

And much, much more.

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Conspiracy

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.

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.

Why do flat-Earthers think the Earth is flat?

False advertising

Revenge porn

Terroristic threats

How is sex with a woman for gay men?

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.

Perjury

My ex moved on so fast. How can I overcome the pain?

Threats of violence

Fraud

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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No freedom is absolute.

Insurrection

Child pornography

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Insider trading

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.