If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
12.06.2025 01:16
Child pornography
Revealing classified information
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.
Why don't people like Nickelback?
Insurrection
Trade secrets
Revenge porn
Why do unattractive men assume that a pretty woman like me want them?
No freedom is absolute.
Threats of violence
And much, much more.
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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.
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
What is the best way to get over your ex?
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.
Perjury
HIPAA violations
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.
Conspiracy
Terroristic threats
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Insider trading
False advertising