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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 00:36

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

Insurrection

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.

Fraud

Why don’t Jews regard Jesus as an important teacher or rabbi, if not the Messiah? Putting aside messianic claims, wouldn’t Jesus be one of the most significant Jewish teachers in human history?

No freedom is absolute.

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

Here’s how Trump could turn Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac into cash cows delivering billions to taxpayers - MarketWatch

Trade secrets

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.

Terroristic threats

Trump travel ban rattles immigrant communities across U.S. - The Washington Post

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.

Conspiracy

Perjury

Why are you bare-nakedly displaying your anti-Trump bias while ignoring the liberals' destruction of the US? I am now blocking your e-mails because of your biased articles.

HIPAA violations

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Child pornography

Why would my ex block me after I blocked him?

False advertising

And much, much more.

Revealing classified information

What makes you different?

Threats of violence

Insider trading