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

15.06.2025 19:19

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

Trade secrets

No freedom is absolute.

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

If my boyfriend watches porn, does it mean he doesn’t think I’m good enough? If I am good enough, why does he still watch? Am I not beautiful enough?

Threats of violence

Child pornography

HIPAA violations

Why do our deceased do not protect us from other bad spirits?

Insider trading

Perjury

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.

Who writes and reads novels nowadays?

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.

Revealing classified information

Revenge porn

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False advertising

Insurrection

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.

For those who were actually old enough to have experienced the 1970s and not for those who were born in the 70s. What were the pros and cons of that era?

Conspiracy

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.

Terroristic threats

Can you explain the meaning of "mint condition" in relation to antiques or collectibles?

Fraud

And much, much more.