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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: 21.06.2025 00:29

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

False advertising

No freedom is absolute.

Child pornography

What was the worst spanking you ever got? Why did you get it, and how was it given to you?

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.

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.

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.

How is the legalization of same-sex marriage impacting societal norms in the USA?

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.

Revenge porn

Trade secrets

Why is the US going after Canada after all? What is the reason for all this hostility?

Revealing classified information

Terroristic threats

Perjury

What is your age now, and what age do you prefer to stay at forever?

Fraud

Insurrection

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

What is your worst experience in life?

And much, much more.

HIPAA violations

Threats of violence

Can you explain the meaning of "mint condition" in relation to antiques or collectibles?

Conspiracy

Insider trading