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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: 20.06.2025 00:23

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

HIPAA violations

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.

False advertising

Have you ever been forced to undress for money just once?

Revenge porn

No freedom is absolute.

Fraud

Nintendo Switch 2 hackers say they’re already getting banned - Polygon

Trade secrets

And much, much more.

Child pornography

Why does Christianity push reconciliation after a partner cheats? Mine had a 7-year affair with someone half my age. He cheated and lied. He is not the same to me.

Revealing classified information

Perjury

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.

Does the Hamas charter specifically call for the death of all Jews and the destruction of Israel?

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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.

Terroristic threats

Should I believe JD Vance's claim that Tim Walz lied about needing medical intervention to get pregnant?

Insurrection

Conspiracy

Insider trading

What movies and TV shows portray realistic beauty standards?

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.

Threats of violence