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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 05:02

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

Child pornography

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.

Perjury

Why does my private parts itch so much during certain periods?

Terroristic threats

HIPAA violations

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

At what stage in your life did you realize, "No, I can't do this any more" and walk out? Why?

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

And much, much more.

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Conspiracy

False advertising

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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Fraud

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.

Trade secrets

Why do people think Mirko is boring in My Hero Academia?

Insurrection

No freedom is absolute.

Insider trading

When was the last time you had sex with someone much older than yourself?

Threats of violence

Revealing classified information