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

09.06.2025 11:28

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.

Revenge porn

Conspiracy

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Revealing classified information

Terroristic threats

False advertising

I've never read the book. What did Dorian Grey do that was so immoral and sinful?

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.

Insider trading

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.

Do you think Japan will have same-sex marriage by 2030?

Threats of violence

No freedom is absolute.

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.

Why are the Chinese so sensitive to Western criticism?

Fraud

Child pornography

HIPAA violations

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Insurrection

Perjury

Trade secrets

I’m a 25 year old teacher teaching at boys school & I have colleagues younger than me. I caught one of my students telling her he wanted her as his teacher instead & it hurt my feelings. They compliment her a lot. It makes me jealous. What do I do?

And much, much more.

Freedom of speech does not apply to: