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

Last Updated: 19.06.2025 15:37

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

Revealing classified information

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.

Why was Nietzsche against essentialism?

Threats of violence

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.

Insider trading

Why do I sweat (mostly on face) when I eat usually spicy food?

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.

HIPAA violations

Fraud

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Perjury

Trade secrets

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 are so many people anti-Trump? People didn't like Obama either, but he was the president, so people didn't do this. What makes Trump different?

Terroristic threats

False advertising

Insurrection

Have you experimented with bestiality?

Child pornography

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

No freedom is absolute.

Why does Islam give a bad vibe?

Revenge porn

Conspiracy