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

10.06.2025 00:06

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

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.

Trade secrets

Do dogs feel love?

No freedom is absolute.

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.

False advertising

What ended your relationship with your best friend?

Revenge porn

Conspiracy

Perjury

Trump's tariffs are hammering the industry he wants to save - Politico

And much, much more.

Fraud

Terroristic threats

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Revealing classified information

Insider trading

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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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.

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.

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Insurrection

Child pornography