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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 00:18

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

Revenge porn

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.

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Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Terroristic threats

No freedom is absolute.

What's your favorite stupid joke?

Insurrection

Perjury

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.

If women aren't shallow, why do most tall, good-looking men have girlfriends?

Threats of violence

Trade secrets

Insider trading

Are you already having anal sex?

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.

Child pornography

How do you feel about Donald Trump signing an executive order that says there are only two genders?

Revealing classified information

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.

False advertising

Are there any Hollywood celebrities who never divorced? Why does it seem like celebrities are likely to get divorced frequently?

HIPAA violations

Conspiracy