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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 04:23

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

Insider trading

Trade secrets

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Why do British people always write "xxx" after their names?

And much, much more.

Perjury

Insurrection

What do you love to do at night when you’re alone?

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.

No freedom is absolute.

Conspiracy

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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.

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

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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.

HIPAA violations

Revealing classified information

What do you wear when you are alone at home?

False advertising

Terroristic threats

Revenge porn

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Child pornography

Threats of violence