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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 06:43

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

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.

Trade secrets

Why do people smoke?

Insurrection

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Perjury

Does believing in God and Satan cause schizophrenia?

Child pornography

Revealing classified information

HIPAA violations

What is your worst experience in life?

Conspiracy

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

Should any books be banned from school libraries? Why is it important for students to read certain books in school?

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.

No freedom is absolute.

Insider trading

Less is more: To build muscle and gain strength, researchers say train smarter—not longer - Medical Xpress

False advertising

Terroristic threats

And much, much more.

Can men and women be friends?

Fraud

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.