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

16.06.2025 00:01

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.

And much, much more.

Revealing classified information

Is it necessary for people to wear towels while showering at gyms? If so, what are some ways to prevent the towel from slipping off and exposing oneself?

Conspiracy

Child pornography

Insurrection

What is the experience of wearing a school uniform every day? Do people typically get used to it or dislike it?

Insider trading

False advertising

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.

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No freedom is absolute.

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 did my ex-narcissist move so fast with his new supply marriage engagement moving in, etc.?

Threats of violence

Trade secrets

Revenge porn

What do you think hell is like?

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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.

How do you handle your mother-in-law after you heard her talking badly about you in the next room?

Terroristic threats

HIPAA violations