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

08.06.2025 05:00

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

Insider trading

Child pornography

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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No freedom is absolute.

Insurrection

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.

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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.

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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And much, much more.

Perjury

Threats of violence

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Trade secrets

Revealing classified information

Revenge porn

Why do Muslims not get HIV/AIDS in spite of having 4 wives and multiple relationships?

Conspiracy

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

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False advertising

Fraud