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

Last Updated: 24.06.2025 04:41

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

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.

Threats of violence

Perjury

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Revealing classified information

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.

Conspiracy

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Fraud

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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.

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Insider trading

Revenge porn

No freedom is absolute.

Why am I sweating so much at night even though my room is really cold?

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.

Terroristic threats

HIPAA violations

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Trade secrets

False advertising

Child pornography

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And much, much more.

Insurrection