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

13.06.2025 09:33

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

No freedom is absolute.

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.

My landlord just sold the house I’m renting from her. She included all fixtures, that I bought and installed. Does she have this right?

Threats of violence

Revenge porn

Insider trading

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Terroristic threats

Perjury

Child pornography

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Trade secrets

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.

I vibrated my dogs shock collar while it was eating my other dog’s food and now it won’t eat. How do I fix this problem?

HIPAA violations

Conspiracy

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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False advertising

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.

Insurrection

I am still studying engineering. I feel worried being an average student. Can I get a good job in placement, buy a house, and a car? I don't know why I feel this.

Fraud

Revealing classified information