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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 08:02

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

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.

Threats of violence

Terroristic threats

Can supporters of gun control explain the purpose behind a gun registry?

Insurrection

Revenge porn

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

I listened to Kamala Harris speech she gave in North Carolina. I support 100% of what she said. I am more and more in favor of a Kamala Harris presidency if Biden becomes unable to be our president! Do you find yourself supporting Kamala Harris now?

HIPAA violations

Child pornography

Conspiracy

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No freedom is absolute.

And much, much more.

Fraud

Is the water safe to drink in England like here in America or is it necessary to bring tablets to prevent any cholera when in London?

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.

Perjury

Insider trading

Do dogs feel love?

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.

False advertising

Revealing classified information

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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.

Trade secrets