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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: 18.06.2025 13:15

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

Revealing classified information

False advertising

And much, much more.

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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.

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.

Perjury

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Threats of violence

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.

Revenge porn

With so much evidence supporting the flat Earth theory, why aren't more resources dedicated to studying it?

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Terroristic threats

Conspiracy

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Insider trading

Child pornography

HIPAA violations

Are you able to lie, even though you have Aspergers?

Fraud

No freedom is absolute.

Insurrection

How can I help my cat adjust to sleeping in its own room after allowing it to sleep with us as a kitten?

Trade secrets

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.