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

14.06.2025 03:18

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.

HIPAA violations

Insurrection

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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.

Conspiracy

Revealing classified information

Why do older siblings always hate younger siblings?

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

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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Revenge porn

Trade secrets

No freedom is absolute.

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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.

Child pornography

Fraud

What should every American know before traveling to the UK?

Terroristic threats

Insider trading

Perjury

How are you spending your best time?

And much, much more.

False advertising