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

Last Updated: 19.06.2025 04:18

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

Revealing classified information

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.

Threats of violence

What is the boldest and craziest thing your mother has ever done for you?

HIPAA violations

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.

Insider trading

Who has experienced what they called a happy accident (bestiality)?

Child pornography

Terroristic threats

Revenge porn

Why do some people never get to on a date even though they wanted to? Are they just too ugly and weird for everybody?

Fraud

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.

Why do flat-earthers claim the 1967 photo of Earth from space was made with CGI, even though CGI didn't exist back then?

Trade secrets

No freedom is absolute.

And much, much more.

How do teachers justify punishing a student for fighting back against their bullies?

Conspiracy

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

False advertising

What's your love story?

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.

Perjury