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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: 28.06.2025 16:42

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

Revealing classified information

Conspiracy

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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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.

And much, much more.

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.

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Revenge porn

HIPAA violations

Perjury

Have you ever been forced to dress like a girl?

Threats of violence

False advertising

Fraud

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Trade secrets

Insider trading

Child pornography

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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.

Terroristic threats

No freedom is absolute.

Iure eveniet quod quae esse explicabo autem corrupti.

Insurrection

Freedom of speech does not apply to: