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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 02:05

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.

Fraud

Perjury

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Trade secrets

Revealing classified information

No freedom is absolute.

Why do people have polyamorous relationships?

Conspiracy

False advertising

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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Threats of violence

HIPAA violations

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.

What is truer than that which is true?

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.

Insider trading

Revenge porn

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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

Child pornography

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Insurrection

And much, much more.