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

12.06.2025 02:31

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.

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Conspiracy

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Insider trading

Revealing classified information

Revenge porn

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Trade secrets

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.

False advertising

How can people balance religious beliefs with seeking professional mental health care?

Terroristic threats

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

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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.

And much, much more.

No freedom is absolute.

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HIPAA violations

Perjury

Insurrection

Why do I sweat (mostly on face) when I eat usually spicy food?

Fraud

Child pornography