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

11.06.2025 02:41

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

Perjury

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.

Revealing classified information

What is the best technique for inserting a tampon into one’s anus?

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Threats of violence

Revenge porn

Is having white skin really that attractive?

No freedom is absolute.

Child pornography

And much, much more.

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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.

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.

False advertising

What would have happened if Shin was a good movie instead of a bad one?

Terroristic threats

Fraud

HIPAA violations

As a NATO/Ukraine supporter, since you're so blown away and angered by Trump putting Zelensky in his place yesterday, why don't you support the Ukraine by joining the Ukrainian army? There's 200,000,000+ of you. Put your money where your mouths are.

Insider trading

Insurrection

Trade secrets

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Conspiracy

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.