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

13.06.2025 10:10

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

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.

HIPAA violations

What are my 10 favorite rock record album opening tracks?

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Threats of violence

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.

Why do you think most harem anime and manga have lame male protagonists that would be considered losers and pathetic by most people?

No freedom is absolute.

Perjury

Trade secrets

Why does my ex boyfriend do this?

Revenge porn

False advertising

Conspiracy

Overthinking is killing me day-by-day. What should I do?

Fraud

Insider trading

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 do I cope with the fact that I will never have a girlfriend?

Terroristic threats

And much, much more.

Child pornography

Why do I want to be caught sucking dick by my wife?

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.

Insurrection