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

Last Updated: 28.06.2025 04:57

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

And much, much more.

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 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.

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False advertising

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

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Revenge porn

No freedom is absolute.

Trade secrets

Is it ok for someone to crossdress in public?

Insider trading

Threats of violence

HIPAA violations

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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.

Insurrection

Terroristic threats

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Perjury

Child pornography

Conspiracy

If Jesus was crucified by Governor Pontius Pilate, why does the Quran deny his death?

Fraud

Freedom of speech does not apply to: