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

09.06.2025 05:18

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

Conspiracy

Perjury

False advertising

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Terroristic threats

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.

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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Threats of violence

And much, much more.

Revenge porn

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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.

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 your age now, and what age do you prefer to stay at forever?

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.

Revealing classified information

No freedom is absolute.

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Insider trading

Child pornography

Insurrection

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Fraud

HIPAA violations