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

13.06.2025 14:12

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

Trade secrets

HIPAA violations

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.

Why do people mourn when their leaders lose elections? Is it common for people to cry over events that are out of their control?

Child pornography

Threats of violence

False advertising

What’s a historical event you wish more people talked about?

Revenge porn

Insurrection

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

What are some common examples of human hypocrisy?

Insider trading

Revealing classified information

No freedom is absolute.

What happens when you need emergency surgery in countries with universal healthcare vs the US?

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.

Conspiracy

And much, much more.

Why do people hate fat people so much, even people who aren't exactly supermodels themselves? It seems like such a deep, passionate hatred, like they're offended by fat people just existing. Fat people didn't do anything to them, so why hate them?

Fraud

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.

Terroristic threats

What’s one positive trait you’ve gained because of BPD?

Perjury

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.