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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 05:06

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.

Revealing classified information

Child pornography

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No freedom is absolute.

Trade secrets

And much, much more.

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Freedom of speech does not apply to:

HIPAA violations

Perjury

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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.

Insider trading

False advertising

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Terroristic threats

Revenge porn

Conspiracy

In axing mRNA contract, Trump delivers another blow to US biosecurity, former officials say - ABC News

Threats of violence

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.

Insurrection

Are there any penalties for bestiality in the USA and laws prohibiting it?

Fraud

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.