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

15.06.2025 10:26

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

And much, much more.

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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.

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False advertising

Child pornography

Threats of violence

Why is Eric Clapton so roundly disliked among guitarists?

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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.

Insurrection

Since the Brits can't steer their oil tanker, what makes them think they can take on Russia?

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.

HIPAA violations

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Terroristic threats

Fraud

Revealing classified information

Why do men think all women are the same?

Revenge porn

Conspiracy

No freedom is absolute.

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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.

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