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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: 19.06.2025 09:54

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

Insider trading

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.

Conspiracy

Why is social media so anti-fee speech, and have they become total BS?

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.

And much, much more.

Fraud

How do I stop having work crushes because I only keep getting disappointed almost every day as I keep seeing they don’t like me back and won’t ever ask me out?

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.

Threats of violence

No freedom is absolute.

What kind of person does a narcissist hate?

Insurrection

HIPAA violations

Revealing classified information

What do you like about McDonald's?

Revenge porn

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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.

Is anyone else losing complete respect for the US at this point?

Perjury

False advertising

Trade secrets

How can we worship Shri Krishna at home? Is it enough to install an idol, or are there other rituals that are mandatory?

Terroristic threats

Child pornography