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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: 18.06.2025 00:01

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

No freedom is absolute.

Threats of violence

Perjury

What are some life hacks for living on your own?

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.

Revenge porn

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.

Can a bride cheat on her groom at a wedding?

Fraud

False advertising

Insider trading

Was Daenerys' downfall inevitable after she left Meereen in Game of Thrones?

Revealing classified information

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

What is the gayest experience you have seen in prison?

Insurrection

And much, much more.

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.

What is the most inappropriate thing your wife has done in front of you?

Child pornography

Trade secrets

Conspiracy

Will friendly dogs protect their owners?

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

HIPAA violations