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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: 17.06.2025 04:20

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

Fraud

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.

What does it mean to you to live a life that reflects biblical values?

Revealing classified information

HIPAA violations

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 do you think of a parent telling their adult child to “keep their personal life to themselves” in relation to talking to them? No reason they should say that it was mean what should I do?

Revenge porn

Child pornography

No freedom is absolute.

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And much, much more.

Conspiracy

Terroristic threats

At what stage in your life did you realize, "No, I can't do this any more" and walk out? Why?

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.

Insider trading

What is your craziest/worst Halloween story?

Perjury

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

False advertising

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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.

Insurrection