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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: 27.06.2025 06:54

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

Insurrection

No freedom is absolute.

Insider trading

What do you think about wearing sheer pantyhose?

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.

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Revealing classified information

Libtards argue Obama deported more people than Trump, but if that were true why weren't they comparing Obama to Idi Amin?

Threats of violence

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.

Fraud

Resilience spacecraft’s status after moon-landing attempt is unknown - CNN

Child pornography

False advertising

Revenge porn

Taking a realistic look at terraforming Mars - Phys.org

Conspiracy

Perjury

Terroristic threats

Is "Cancel Culture" a Threat to Free Speech? Many argue that cancel culture has gone too far, leading to the silencing of unpopular opinions or voices. But is it really a violation of free speech or a consequence of people holding others accountable?

Trade secrets

HIPAA violations

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.

There’s Never Been A Better Time To Play The Best Digimon Game - Kotaku

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.

And much, much more.