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

11.06.2025 10:12

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

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.

Insurrection

No freedom is absolute.

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Revealing classified information

Fraud

Conspiracy

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Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Terroristic threats

HIPAA violations

Why am I so jealous towards couples? Why am I tired of being single and feel my life is over?

And much, much more.

Child pornography

False advertising

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Threats of violence

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.

Revenge porn

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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.

Insider trading

Trade secrets

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Perjury

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.