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

11.06.2025 20:22

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

Perjury

Revenge porn

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.

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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

Terroristic threats

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Child pornography

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.

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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False advertising

And much, much more.

Fraud

Why does a lot of the YouTube community support the MGTOW movement?

No freedom is absolute.

Conspiracy

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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HIPAA violations

Revealing classified information

Insider trading

What is a good habit and what is bad one?

Insurrection

Trade secrets