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

12.06.2025 00:36

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

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

Perjury

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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.

Threats of violence

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

I was awaken between 2-3am by a voice that said “Hey”. Literally right next to my ear. Sounded like a males voice, but it wasn’t stern or deep. What could this mean?

HIPAA violations

Revenge porn

Revealing classified information

Is it sinful for Christians to look at beautiful women?

Insider trading

Conspiracy

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.

What was your most memorable combat mission during the Vietnam War?

Fraud

And much, much more.

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.

What smell will you never forget?

Insurrection

No freedom is absolute.

Trade secrets

What techniques can be used to sing like Freddie Mercury if one is unable to hit high notes?

Child pornography

False advertising