If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
12.06.2025 02:31

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.
Why aren't there any Indian girls married to Chinese guys but Chinese girls married to Indian guys?
HIPAA violations
Perjury
Insurrection
Why do I sweat (mostly on face) when I eat usually spicy food?
Fraud
Child pornography