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

15.06.2025 10:08

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

Terroristic threats

False advertising

Conspiracy

Why do US military soldiers/officers have a chest full of medal ribbons when they probably haven't been in a combat situation? Are the medals for attendance, good behaviour, or long service perhaps?

Threats of violence

And much, much more.

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Is the Donald Trump Bible any different from a regular Bible? Has Trump altered its contents?

Child pornography

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.

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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.

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 is the naughtiest fantasy that you've lived out?

Fraud

Insider trading

Revealing classified information

Why do many modern Hollywood films rely heavily on CGI and visual effects instead of actual sets? What is your opinion on this trend?

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.

Revenge porn

Trade secrets

Why do some people believe that Homelander would be no match for Superman or Thor?

Perjury

Insurrection