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

14.06.2025 14:33

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

False advertising

Revealing classified information

Perjury

Why is there no great temptress figure in any of Tolkien’s major works?

Revenge porn

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.

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.

Have you ever been physically attacked by a demon?

HIPAA violations

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.

Conspiracy

Why do guys on dating apps often just first message "hey" or "hey how are you" instead of being more creative and unique? How do they think being a copycat will stand out?

And much, much more.

Insider trading

Threats of violence

Why do older siblings always hate younger siblings?

Child pornography

No freedom is absolute.

Fraud

As a friend of Megan's who also watches Suits, would you advise her not to return to the show in order to protect her character's reputation?

Trade secrets

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.

Terroristic threats

Has anyone ever made you take off your shirt?

Insurrection

Freedom of speech does not apply to: