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

16.06.2025 09:05

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

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

And much, much more.

Threats of violence

Do you think there will ever be a movie that features a line such as “You graduated at the top of your class in liberal arts, we need your help”?

Revealing classified information

Fraud

Insider trading

When North Koreans visit other countries for the Olympics, what stops some of them fleeing away into that host country?

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.

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.

Would Donald Trump's reelection make the world more dangerous?

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.

Revenge porn

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.

When Kundalini is awakened accidentally, what can be done?

False advertising

HIPAA violations

Insurrection

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Perjury

Conspiracy

No freedom is absolute.

What’s one positive trait you’ve gained because of BPD?

Terroristic threats

Child pornography