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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 04:08

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

Revealing classified information

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.

Threats of violence

How do I come out as queer to my best friend in a funny and stupid way?

False advertising

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.

HIPAA violations

Why is social media so anti-fee speech, and have they become total BS?

And much, much more.

Fraud

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.

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Insurrection

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Conspiracy

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No freedom is absolute.

Terroristic threats

Perjury

How does someone start doing urban exploration?

Child pornography

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.

Trade secrets

What are some signs that someone may be being stalked by an organization or secret society? How can they find out for sure?

Revenge porn

Insider trading