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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: 24.06.2025 01:33

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

Child pornography

Revenge porn

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.

What would explain Trump blaming Ukraine for starting the war with Russia?

Fraud

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.

Is visiting holy shrines (dargahs) or graves haraam in Islam?

Conspiracy

HIPAA violations

No freedom is absolute.

Why does TikTok allow porn stars in its platform? Isn't it aimed at teenagers?

Insider trading

Perjury

Terroristic threats

What seemingly minor decision or moment in your past ended up having a massive impact on your entire life trajectory?

False advertising

Insurrection

Revealing classified information

What was something you did naughty with your cousin?

Threats of violence

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.

Trade secrets

Could humans be selectively bred, like dogs, to create 2 subspecies that can no longer have offspring? Do I not understand selective breeding properly? Im not worried about the moral implications, just the science please.

And much, much more.

Freedom of speech does not apply to: