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

10.06.2025 01:11

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

No freedom is absolute.

Perjury

Fraud

Why do narcissists and especially covert narcissists always play the victim?

Trade secrets

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.

False advertising

How do military families balance personal political views with respect for civilian leadership?

Child pornography

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.

HIPAA violations

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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.

Threats of violence

Revenge porn

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Conspiracy

And much, much more.

Terroristic threats

Can I have a comfortable life as a nurse in Sweden? Can I buy a house and not worry about the cost of living?

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Insurrection

Insider trading

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Revealing classified information

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.