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

15.06.2025 00:31

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

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

Trade secrets

Can I see some saggy tit pics and huge areolas pics?

Insider trading

Child pornography

False advertising

How did my ex move on very fast?

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.

Insurrection

Conspiracy

Why do diabetic people sweat so much?

HIPAA violations

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Threats of violence

My marriage is fixed. My future husband repeatedly calls me to meet me in private and pressure me to have a relationship. What should I do?

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.

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

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And much, much more.

Revealing classified information

Fraud

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No freedom is absolute.

Perjury