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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 02:00

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

Insurrection

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.

Revenge porn

I'm looking for an answer from people who consider themselves "Gender Critical", or transphobic, or TERFs, and my question is this - Why would you refuse to use the pronouns someone wants? What does it cost you? Where's the harm?

Terroristic threats

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Child pornography

I am 11 years old and I think I am going through puberty. Why do my nipples hurt when I touch them? Is it normal?

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.

HIPAA violations

What is the reason for The Acolyte (2024 series) having poor reception among Star Wars fans?

Fraud

Threats of violence

Perjury

Why do people stay in cults after they have joined?

Revealing classified information

No freedom is absolute.

False advertising

At Chicago baseball stadium, Pope Leo makes his first pitch to America - The Washington Post

And much, much more.

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.

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.

Can you share any "backstage pass" experiences you have had at concerts?

Insider trading

Conspiracy