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

13.06.2025 00:56

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

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.

Fraud

No freedom is absolute.

How is a narcissist likely to handle situations when confronted with hard truths about themselves?

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.

And much, much more.

Terroristic threats

Why do only ugly women like me on Tinder? Is it because I'm an ugly man?

Revenge porn

Threats of violence

False advertising

How do I rat my boss out for serial cheating on his wife?

Conspiracy

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Child pornography

Why is the internet so restrictive? Why is it impossible to find a place where you can express yourself fully?

Insider trading

Trade secrets

HIPAA violations

Having read so much about Archie and Lilibet not actually existing, does anyone have any proof that they not only exist but that Meghan gave birth to them?

Insurrection

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.

Revealing classified information

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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