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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 01:09

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

And much, much more.

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.

Trade secrets

Why do some women squirt and some don't?

Revealing classified information

Fraud

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.

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Threats of violence

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Child pornography

Why am I peeing so much without drinking a lot of water? I checked my blood sugar and it is normal. Could it be something else?

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

Insider trading

Does having the wrong address on my car insurance invalidate my policy?

False advertising

Insurrection

No freedom is absolute.

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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.

Revenge porn

HIPAA violations

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Conspiracy

Perjury