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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 01:53

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

And much, much more.

Terroristic threats

Revenge porn

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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.

Threats of violence

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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Conspiracy

Revealing classified information

No freedom is absolute.

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Trade secrets

Insider trading

Child pornography

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HIPAA violations

Insurrection

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.

Is there anything you did that you regret? If so, what is it, and why?

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.

Fraud

Perjury

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False advertising

Freedom of speech does not apply to: