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

10.06.2025 14:43

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

Revenge porn

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.

Insider trading

Why do I sweat (mostly on face) when I eat usually spicy food?

Child pornography

False advertising

And much, much more.

How do military families balance personal political views with respect for civilian leadership?

Fraud

HIPAA violations

Insurrection

Why does cocaine makes me want to dress up and get fuck

Threats of violence

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Trade secrets

If you could go back and rewrite the Legend of Korra, what would you change, and why?

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.

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

Why are you a Muslim? Why is it Islam for you and not something else?

Revealing classified information

Conspiracy

No freedom is absolute.

What would it take for you to consider yourself a "Swiftie" like Flavor Flav?

Terroristic threats

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.