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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: 16.06.2025 09:41

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

Revenge porn

Revealing classified information

Insider trading

Are there any political parties or groups that have a mix of conservative and liberal beliefs? Why are they not as prominent in the media?

Threats of violence

HIPAA violations

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 it considered rude to comment on someone's weight? Is it simply stating a fact?

Child pornography

And much, much more.

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.

Republican Trump is a billionaire, president, won't be held accountable for multiple felonies, and pretty much has whatever he wants. So why is he always whining and crying about stupid, pointless stuff? Is he incapable of happiness?

Trade secrets

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.

Fraud

Is Tinder the best dating app?

Terroristic threats

False advertising

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

At what stage in your life did you realize, "No, I can't do this any more" and walk out? Why?

Insurrection

No freedom is absolute.

Perjury

What is the most heartbreaking or sad love story that you ever had (experienced)?

Conspiracy

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.