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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 05:06

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

No freedom is absolute.

And much, much more.

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.

Is Trump a complete idiot?

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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

What seemingly minor decision or moment in your past ended up having a massive impact on your entire life trajectory?

Revealing classified information

Perjury

Child pornography

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Conspiracy

HIPAA violations

Threats of violence

How did Farrah Fawcett die?

Revenge porn

Trade secrets

Fraud

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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.

Insurrection

Insider trading

How big is the French Army?

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.

Terroristic threats