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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: 19.06.2025 11:21

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

And much, much more.

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.

Fraud

If I get served by someone else's papers, am I legally required to inform the person that they got served, or the court that they served the wrong person?

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.

Insurrection

No freedom is absolute.

Why are Trump's and Khan's experiences with authorities in the US and Pakistan similar?

Revenge porn

Insider trading

Terroristic threats

What are some ten strong legal evidences that are needed for a divorce?

Perjury

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

Why is the show The Big Bang Theory so hated?

Conspiracy

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.

Trade secrets

What are the legal obligations of a new homeowner if the previous owner leaves furniture in the house after moving out?

Revealing classified information

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

HIPAA violations

Why am I not getting any atheists to debate with? Are they scared?

False advertising

Child pornography