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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 00:26

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

Revenge porn

Trade secrets

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.

Have you ever had sex with your female cousin? How did it start?

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.

False advertising

Insurrection

Artists get better with age, e.g., painting. Yet when it comes to pop music, the famous work tends to be written when musicians are in their twenties. So, why aren't Bob Dylan or the Stones banging out amazing tunes now?

Revealing classified information

Child pornography

Fraud

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Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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.

Why don't I get sleep at nights?

Insider trading

Threats of violence

And much, much more.

Why did Trump call Biden and Schumer Palestinians?

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.

Terroristic threats

No freedom is absolute.

Why aren't F1 cars popular on the street?

Perjury

Conspiracy