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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: 17.06.2025 02:42

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.

Insurrection

HIPAA violations

Is it because Trump is impulsive that he is never on time?

Fraud

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.

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.

What’s a historical event you wish more people talked about?

Trade secrets

Terroristic threats

And much, much more.

Why do most people care so much about what others think? Are they afraid of society norms?

False advertising

Insider trading

Revealing classified information

How do I run away? I'm 15 and live in Oklahoma.

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

Child pornography

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Revenge porn

Perjury

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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Threats of violence

No freedom is absolute.