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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 02:50

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

Child pornography

Trade secrets

HIPAA violations

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Revealing classified information

Insurrection

Insider trading

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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.

No freedom is absolute.

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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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.

Terroristic threats

False advertising

My husband asked me why do I keep on complaining about him cheating. Why don't I just leave?

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.

Conspiracy

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.

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Perjury

And much, much more.

Revenge porn

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Threats of violence

Fraud