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

09.06.2025 01:48

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

And much, much more.

Conspiracy

Child pornography

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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.

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.

HIPAA violations

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Fraud

Terroristic threats

No freedom is absolute.

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Insurrection

Insider trading

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 is it important for Hollywood celebrities to come out against Trump?

Perjury

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

False advertising

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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.

Threats of violence

Revenge porn

Two of my family members have recently converted to Islam and have brought shame on my family. How do I get them back into the fold of Hinduism?

Revealing classified information

Trade secrets