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

Last Updated: 17.06.2025 05:30

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

Threats of violence

Conspiracy

HIPAA violations

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Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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.

No freedom is absolute.

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Child pornography

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.

Trade secrets

What can help me fall asleep at night?

Fraud

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.

What caused the decline of the Soprano crew?

Revealing classified information

Revenge porn

Terroristic threats

How could Trump, with his deplorable garbage supporters, manage to win an election?

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.

Why do many women in Turkey prefer to date blacks as a lover?

Perjury

Insider trading