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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 10:37

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

Revealing classified information

Child pornography

Terroristic threats

Why do I want to give up on men?

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.

And much, much more.

Perjury

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Freedom of speech does not apply to:

No freedom is absolute.

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.

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HIPAA violations

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

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Threats of violence

Conspiracy

Fraud

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Revenge porn

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.

Insider trading

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False advertising

Trade secrets