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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 01:49

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

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.

Trade secrets

What movies and TV shows portray realistic beauty standards?

Revealing classified information

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.

Child pornography

Do you think that the Democratic Party of the USA is not fighting back against Trump? And if so, why do you think so?

Threats of violence

Perjury

Fraud

How do atheists explain the fact that when I pray to God, I feel better and I get a feeling of comfort? Doesn’t this prove that a God exists?

Terroristic threats

And much, much more.

Conspiracy

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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.

Insider trading

Why can't the ISS take a picture of Earth and prove to the Flat Earth Society that Earth is not really flat?

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.

Revenge porn

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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HIPAA violations

Insurrection