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

09.06.2025 05:13

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

Conspiracy

Perjury

HIPAA violations

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Revenge porn

Insider trading

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.

Why do so many people seem to hate Nickelback? They're competent and entertaining, and while they certainly aren't the absolute best music, they're still a fun listen.

And much, much more.

Child pornography

No freedom is absolute.

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False advertising

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.

Threats of violence

Why do I randomly start sweating a lot in public (while waiting in line, in a new class, etc.) then start sweating more because I’m embarrassed that I’m sweating so much? Is this social anxiety?

Fraud

Revealing classified information

Terroristic threats

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Insurrection

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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 women need to wear bras, in spite of the fact that the breasts are an integral part of the body?

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

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