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

15.06.2025 00:46

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

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.

Child pornography

False advertising

When gallery photos are deleted at the same time, why are Google photos also deleted?

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.

Terroristic threats

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.

Why is pure dopamine not a recreational drug? And if it was wouldn’t it be the most addictive and fairly side effect free?

Conspiracy

Perjury

Insurrection

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Revenge porn

HIPAA violations

Trade secrets

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

And much, much more.

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.

Threats of violence

How would you describe modern day Russian society, beyond just politics?

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Revealing classified information

Insider trading

What made you feel satisfied about your life today?

Fraud

No freedom is absolute.