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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: 19.06.2025 01:50

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

Insider trading

Child pornography

And much, much more.

When you visit a store, do you go to shop or buy?

False advertising

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Conspiracy

Why do I feel so tired all the time even after a good night’s sleep?

Trade secrets

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.

HIPAA violations

What was your best sex experience that still makes you horny?

Threats of violence

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.

Revenge porn

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

Revealing classified information

Perjury

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.

Does the Lil Wayne song ‘Lollipop’ refers to a Lollipop sweet or a metaphor?

Fraud

Terroristic threats

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.

What is the boldest and craziest thing your mother has ever done for you?

Insurrection

No freedom is absolute.