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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 11:09

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

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.

Conspiracy

Fraud

Are there any more 'nun' jokes?

No freedom is absolute.

Revenge porn

Terroristic threats

Why do some people feel down in summer, specifically in July and August? What could be the reasons behind this feeling of sadness during those months only?

Child pornography

And much, much more.

Trade secrets

Have you or anyone you know invested in cryptocurrencies before? If so, which one did you invest in and how much profit did you make?

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

HIPAA violations

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.

How can you tell if someone is cunning?

False advertising

Perjury

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.

Should any books be banned from school libraries? Why is it important for students to read certain books in school?

Insider trading

Revealing classified information

Insurrection

What is unattractive about a nice guy? Why do some women don’t choose nice guys?

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.

Threats of violence