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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: 17.06.2025 00:29

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

Terroristic threats

Insurrection

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.

Why do people immediately disregard subjects such as flat earth, without opening their minds/taking time to research?

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.

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.

Trade secrets

Heart in distress? 9 silent symptoms you shouldn’t overlook - Times of India

No freedom is absolute.

And much, much more.

Revealing classified information

What is the scariest thing that ever happened in your life?

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.

Fraud

Revenge porn

According to the Gita, how do I abandon fruits of my karma? Should I donate my whole salary and stay hungry?

Threats of violence

Perjury

Insider trading

Neuroscientists discover biological mechanism that helps the brain ignore irrelevant information - PsyPost

Child pornography

HIPAA violations

False advertising

Why do I feel like I want to suck a big dick after injecting meth?

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Conspiracy