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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: 18.06.2025 14:19

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

Conspiracy

No freedom is absolute.

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.

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

False advertising

Threats of violence

Revealing classified information

What is the reason behind the Russian government's negative view on foreign travel?

HIPAA violations

Terroristic threats

Fraud

If an abortion doesn’t affect you, why do people make it a big deal?

And much, much more.

Insider trading

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.

As a friend of Megan's who also watches Suits, would you advise her not to return to the show in order to protect her character's reputation?

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.

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

What is the best case of “You just picked a fight with the wrong person” that you've witnessed?

Revenge porn

Insurrection

Perjury

Is it okay if I am not interested to talk to any of my relatives as I saw the real faces in my brother's marriage as none of them helped us rather were a kind of disappointment and were talking bad?

Trade secrets

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.