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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: 17.06.2025 00:15

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

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.

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Trade secrets

Why are women attracted to ugly guys?

Conspiracy

HIPAA violations

Threats of violence

Why am I so tired of seeing homeless people all over the place?

No freedom is absolute.

Child pornography

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.

Is it wrong of me to feel uncomfortable that my friend thinks my brother is hot?

Revenge porn

False advertising

Terroristic threats

Why do foolish atheists think their strange delusional theories are facts?

And much, much more.

Insurrection

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.

Are there any examples of outdated values in the Bible?

Fraud

Insider trading

Revealing classified information

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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.

Perjury