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

16.06.2025 00:22

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

Insider trading

Revealing classified information

Trade secrets

What's the difference between “ce”, “ça”, and “cela”, and when do I use each (French)?

And much, much more.

Conspiracy

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

How do I come out as queer to my best friend in a funny and stupid way?

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.

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.

No freedom is absolute.

Why do so many autistic adults deal with self-hatred?

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.

False advertising

What are your thoughts on the trend of Americans labeling themselves as "TikTok refugees" and migrating to the Chinese social media platform RedNote (Xiaohongshu)?

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

Revenge porn

Why are many women so drawn or attracted to men that have been or are currently in prison and men that are involved in street life/illegal activities?

HIPAA violations

Child pornography

Insurrection

If we do not know the name of the father of a child, e.g. a foundling, an illegitimate, etc., then to whom should the bin or the binti of the child's name be applied?

Terroristic threats

Perjury