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

13.06.2025 01:41

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

Threats of violence

Revenge porn

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.

My dog is 2 weeks old. He's not eating, moving and always sleeping and I can't take him to a vet. What should I do?

And much, much more.

False advertising

Insurrection

What makes females believe or think abortions are part of a woman’s rights?

Insider trading

Trade secrets

Revealing classified information

Why do men suck dick? Me, I can't get enough

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Terroristic threats

Conspiracy

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HIPAA violations

Child pornography

No freedom is absolute.

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Perjury

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.

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.

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Fraud

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.