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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: 17.06.2025 12:00

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

And much, much more.

Revealing classified information

Revenge porn

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Child pornography

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.

Conspiracy

Is there anything you did that you regret? If so, what is it, and why?

Insider trading

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.

Insurrection

Can you share some of your favorite jokes that are not well-known but always make people laugh?

Fraud

Threats of violence

False advertising

Have you ever been forced to dress like a girl?

No freedom is absolute.

Trade secrets

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 do people procrastinate and how can they stop?

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Perjury

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.

How do you cope when your mother doesn't love you?

Terroristic threats

HIPAA violations