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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 10:15

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

Insurrection

Fraud

Child pornography

Which country has the best and strictest legal system in the world?

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.

No freedom is absolute.

Why do some people enjoy being dominated?

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

Trade secrets

Why would a girl not want you to know she has a crush on you?

Terroristic threats

Insider trading

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Why is Roblox so laggy it’s unplayable? My computer is fine and the internet is great.

Perjury

Revenge porn

And much, much more.

How can I handle my distrust and jealousy for my partner?

Threats of violence

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.

Conspiracy

What do you think of the Quora group "It's Ok to Be White" for people who are proud of being white?

HIPAA violations

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.