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

12.06.2025 00:20

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

And much, much more.

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.

Revealing classified information

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False advertising

Child pornography

Conspiracy

What is the worst emotional pain you ever felt as an adult?

Insider trading

Terroristic threats

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.

Why are European countries warning European travelers to be careful traveling to the United States?

Perjury

Revenge porn

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.

According to the Gita, how do I abandon fruits of my karma? Should I donate my whole salary and stay hungry?

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

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

When does a man tell a woman he has feelings for her?

No freedom is absolute.

Fraud

Threats of violence

If everyone hates censorship so much, why do those “censorship-free” alternative social media sites always fail?

Trade secrets

Insurrection