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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: 23.06.2025 09:38

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

Insider trading

No freedom is absolute.

Terroristic threats

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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

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.

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.

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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.

Perjury

Fraud

Non est eum facere impedit aut dignissimos tempora.

Revealing classified information

And much, much more.

Revenge porn

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Trade secrets

False advertising

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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Conspiracy

Child pornography