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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 08:55

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

Revealing classified information

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.

Threats of violence

Who are the archers in Genesis 49:23?

No freedom is absolute.

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

Whats the rule that makes "please" pronounced the same as "pleas"?

False advertising

HIPAA violations

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Can I know a love story of a medical student?

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

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 would happen if Kakashi and Naruto switched places?

Insider trading

Revenge porn

Child pornography

Why is Elon Musk so ugly?

Conspiracy

Trade secrets

Perjury

What is a real life example of the Streisand Effect?

And much, much more.

Fraud