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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: 20.06.2025 05:13

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

Threats of violence

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.

What’s something you did a lot as a kid that you don’t miss now that you’re an adult?

Revealing classified information

No freedom is absolute.

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 were Hitler’s habits?

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.

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Fraud

What was your most memorable experience catching a fraudulent car seller?

Terroristic threats

HIPAA violations

False advertising

What are some other ways to respond to someone saying "thank you" besides "de rien" or "vous êtes bienvenue"?

Trade secrets

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.

Insider trading

Do individuals with borderline personality disorder have awareness of their actions or do they believe their behavior is normal?

Conspiracy

Perjury

Revenge porn

How do scammers communicate? Do they have a specific language or slang?

Child pornography

Insurrection