If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
08.06.2025 01:09
Revenge porn
No freedom is absolute.
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.
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Fraud
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
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And much, much more.
Insider trading
Terroristic threats
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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
Why do White people love dogs more than humans?
Conspiracy
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Child pornography
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Trade secrets
Insurrection
HIPAA violations
Why am I so jealous towards couples? Why am I tired of being single and feel my life is over?
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.
Perjury