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

14.06.2025 05:52

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.

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.

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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Child pornography

And much, much more.

Insurrection

Is there anything wrong with me because I'm still single?

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.

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Insider trading

How are Hinduism and Sikhism related, considering they both originated in Punjab, India?

No freedom is absolute.

HIPAA violations

Conspiracy

Do you think Japan will have same-sex marriage by 2030?

Fraud

Threats of violence

Revenge porn

Should Pete Rose's record as the all-time hits leader be recognized and celebrated?

Perjury

False advertising

Revealing classified information

Is 1500 calories enough for a 5’3 15-year-old who is non-active?

Trade secrets

Terroristic threats