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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: 30.06.2025 06:07

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

Perjury

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Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Child pornography

Terroristic threats

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Conspiracy

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.

Do you prefer wired headphones or wireless earbuds?

Insurrection

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.

Revenge porn

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Insider trading

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.

Non adipisci autem repellat fugiat.

Fraud

False advertising

No freedom is absolute.

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Trade secrets

Threats of violence