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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: 21.06.2025 01:01

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

Revealing classified information

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.

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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Threats of violence

False advertising

HIPAA violations

Why am I more attracted to black men?

Revenge porn

No freedom is absolute.

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.

Why does my private parts itch so much during certain periods?

Insider trading

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.

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.

It’s been over a month since I stopped taking sertraline but why do I still feel side effects like brain zaps and anxiety mood changes? The root cause of anxiety it’s your thinking and I perfectly master that better than before so it’s hard lately.

Fraud

Child pornography

Insurrection

Is it true that people who are possessed by demons cannot see them until the demon is cast out? What is the reason for this?

Trade secrets

And much, much more.

Terroristic threats

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Conspiracy

Perjury