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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 01:43

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

Insider trading

Revealing classified information

Fraud

I found out I have cancer—I have not told my family. We can’t afford the treatment anyway. Should I just say nothing and let nature take its course?

Threats of violence

HIPAA violations

Perjury

If I only have a fire extinguisher to defend myself against some threat from people, should I spray them for max damage or just hit them with the fire extinguishers?

Revenge porn

Insurrection

Conspiracy

What are some signs that someone may be being stalked by an organization or secret society? How can they find out for sure?

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.

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.

What is your wildest experience in Bangalore that you haven’t told anyone?

No freedom is absolute.

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:

Why do I have the impression that almost all questions about advertising the flat Earth theory come from people who don't believe in a flat Earth themselves and are just provoking?

False advertising

Terroristic threats

Child pornography

What are the main issues that have historically and currently divided Republicans and Democrats?

And much, much more.

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.

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