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

10.06.2025 10:14

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

Perjury

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.

Terroristic threats

Taking a realistic look at terraforming Mars - Phys.org

And much, much more.

Fraud

Insider trading

Why does a college girl cover her face with a scarf in Bangalore?

Revealing classified information

Revenge porn

Conspiracy

Do crossdressers like wearing pantyliners and tampons in their butts?

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.

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.

Child pornography

How is a narcissist likely to handle situations when confronted with hard truths about themselves?

Threats of violence

No freedom is absolute.

HIPAA violations

What parts of the Bible, if any, are inappropriate to read to children? Why?

Insurrection

False advertising

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.

Trump is forcing this dirty, costly coal plant to stay open - The Washington Post

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Trade secrets