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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 05:49

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

Terroristic threats

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.

Insider trading

Why are some people afraid of monsters?

Insurrection

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Conspiracy

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Fraud

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

Why was Boromir corrupted by the One Ring, but not Faramir in The Lord of the Rings?

Child pornography

Revealing classified information

Threats of violence

How can I navigate a romantic relationship as a trans person, and what are some common challenges that I might face?

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.

No freedom is absolute.

What could be the result if I block a covert narc back after he said blocks were going back up, maybe we try this again?

Revenge porn

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.

False advertising

Why do I get bored with porn so quickly? I can watch maybe half a video (5 mins max) and then get bored and do something else. I don't watch porn often, just a teenager. 17.

Perjury

Trade secrets