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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: 19.06.2025 12:37

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.

Revealing classified information

HIPAA violations

Why are flat Earthers made fun of when they seemingly don't exist? I have only met one flat Earther in 18 years.

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.

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.

Child pornography

When was you wife swapping fantasy started?

Threats of violence

Fraud

False advertising

Can we see your heels?

Insurrection

Perjury

Terroristic threats

What's the most incredible coincidence that ever happened to you?

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.

Insider trading

Revenge porn

What options are available for obtaining prescribed medicine if you are in therapy, do not have insurance, but need them for functioning well?

And much, much more.

Trade secrets

No freedom is absolute.

Dear atheist, do you realise that there is a God watching over you who will one day judge and condemn you for every wrong thing you have said and done before casting you into the lake of fire?

Conspiracy

Freedom of speech does not apply to: