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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 01:17

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

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.

HIPAA violations

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.

Have you ever been instructed/forced to crossdress for the benefit of others?

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Revealing classified information

Fraud

Why are Boomers so vehemently opposed to student loan forgiveness?

False advertising

Revenge porn

Insurrection

What is an appropriate response to someone saying "merci" in French?

No freedom is absolute.

Conspiracy

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.

My husband asked me why do I keep on complaining about him cheating. Why don't I just leave?

Threats of violence

Perjury

Trade secrets

What are some mind-blowing facts about Michael Jackson?

Child pornography

And much, much more.

Insider trading

Is using an ambulance really free in countries with universal healthcare, or are there hidden costs like deductibles that people should know about?

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.

Terroristic threats