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

12.06.2025 00:21

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

False advertising

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

What topics are okay with you in comics and what topics should be totally off the table?

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

Trade secrets

Destiny 2 Reveals Major Armor Stats Overhaul Coming In The Edge of Fate - The Game Post

Perjury

Insider trading

Terroristic threats

Why do I want to suck cock tonight?

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.

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Revenge porn

N.J. doctors are using a party drug to send patients to ‘another planet.’ Yes, it’s legal. - NJ.com

No freedom is absolute.

Child pornography

Fraud

Your chatbot friend might be messing with your mind - The Washington Post

HIPAA violations

Conspiracy

And much, much more.

Sega Throws Shade At Mario Kart While Showing Off Sonic Racing: Crossworlds - Kotaku

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