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

14.06.2025 10:42

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

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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.

Ex-NBA coach P.J. Carlesimo crushes Knicks over Tom Thibodeau firing: ‘Their own worst enemy’ - New York Post

Insurrection

No freedom is absolute.

False advertising

Mariners' vibes turn ugly after sweep: 'Nobody feels sorry for us' - The Seattle Times

Conspiracy

Trade secrets

Revenge porn

Free agent LB Germaine Pratt agrees to terms with Raiders - NBC Sports

Fraud

Threats of violence

Terroristic threats

Why are daughters mean to their mothers?

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.

Revealing classified information

Why do atheists want to see God so badly?

Child pornography

Perjury

HIPAA violations

When was the first time your wife had beastiality?

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.