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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 15:48

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

No freedom is absolute.

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.

Child pornography

Why does the God of the Bible condemn homosexual acts?

Conspiracy

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.

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.

Is the Las Vegas Grand Prix considered one of the "premier events on the Formula 1 calendar?"

And much, much more.

Insider trading

False advertising

Is it wrong of me to feel uncomfortable that my friend thinks my brother is hot?

Revenge porn

Threats of violence

Insurrection

Why do flat earthers exist?

Terroristic threats

Trade secrets

HIPAA violations

Can a cop pull you over walking home asking why you are out so late?

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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.

Fraud

What can be done to combat group stalking and harassment by an organized gang or society, particularly when they use universal sound weapons?

Perjury

Revealing classified information