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

08.06.2025 10:48

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

And much, much more.

Insurrection

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.

Why am I always so tired and I don't eat enough?

Trade secrets

Terroristic threats

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.

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Conspiracy

Revealing classified information

Threats of violence

Why do all the stupid people think Donald J. Trump is stupid?

Fraud

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.

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Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Child pornography

Insider trading

What does Jesus mean in Revelation 3:3 when He states, "Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have found your deeds unfinished in the sight of my God?"

False advertising

Perjury

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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HIPAA violations

No freedom is absolute.