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

15.06.2025 00:19

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

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.

Perjury

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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.

Conspiracy

Insider trading

Why are terrible, boring art pieces done by famous people worth so much while beautiful pieces done by amateurs are worthless?

Revenge porn

Fraud

Trade secrets

Why do so many people seem to hate Nickelback? They're competent and entertaining, and while they certainly aren't the absolute best music, they're still a fun listen.

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Revealing classified information

Insurrection

Why do older siblings always hate younger siblings?

False advertising

No freedom is absolute.

Terroristic threats

What is your opinion about homosexuality? Do you think that it is by nature or a choice?

HIPAA violations

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 President-Elect Donald Trump won the presidency fair and square, or do you think the GOP resorted to blatant unlawful practices to tilt the election?

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.

Threats of violence