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

11.06.2025 05:30

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

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.

Insider trading

No freedom is absolute.

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Terroristic threats

Trade secrets

Insurrection

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Child pornography

Revenge porn

Fraud

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Perjury

HIPAA violations

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.

Why did my ex-narcissist move so fast with his new supply marriage engagement moving in, etc.?

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.

And much, much more.

Revealing classified information

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Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Conspiracy

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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False advertising

Threats of violence