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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: 23.06.2025 03:01

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

And much, much more.

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.

Revealing classified information

Why do some women squirt and some don't?

Terroristic threats

Fraud

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Why are Americans obese? Is it the food or is it the psychology?

Insurrection

Threats of violence

Child pornography

Did you ever accidentally have sex with your brother/sister in India?

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.

Revenge porn

Trade secrets

John Isner now ranks where Carlos Alcaraz's win over Jannik Sinner sits in the best matches ever, 'I'm changing my tune' - The Tennis Gazette

HIPAA violations

Perjury

False advertising

What was your best experience of having your navel touched?

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.

No freedom is absolute.

Conspiracy

Patriots OTAs takeaways: Drake Maye rises, Stefon Diggs returns, rookie WR shines - Boston Herald

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.

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