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

08.06.2025 09:37

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

No freedom is absolute.

Revealing classified information

Terroristic threats

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Trade secrets

Insider trading

False advertising

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Insurrection

HIPAA violations

And much, much more.

Why does my crush make me jealous about having a girlfriend?

Fraud

Child pornography

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.

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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.

Revenge porn

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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Conspiracy

Threats of violence

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 is dating so frustrating and difficult for a guy?

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.

Perjury