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

13.06.2025 00:51

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

Fraud

Revealing classified information

Conspiracy

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Threats of violence

Insider trading

HIPAA violations

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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.

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.

Perjury

The influencer whose tweet led to a ban on disposable vapes - BBC

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.

Terroristic threats

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.

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Trade secrets

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

False advertising

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And much, much more.

No freedom is absolute.

Child pornography

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Insurrection

Revenge porn