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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 09:05

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

Revenge porn

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

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Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Trade secrets

Fraud

Why did McLaren hope that the Ferrari pair would pit twice during the Italian Grand Prix?

Perjury

Conspiracy

And much, much more.

What nonsense did you hear today in India that made you laugh?

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.

No freedom is absolute.

HIPAA violations

Is 1500 calories enough for a 5’3 15-year-old who is non-active?

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.

Threats of violence

Terroristic threats

Was Adam white or black (African)?

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.

Child pornography

Revealing classified information

How do flat Earthers explain the existence of other spherical planets?

Insurrection

Insider trading