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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 05:02

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

Threats of violence

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Child pornography

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False advertising

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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Revealing classified information

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.

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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Terroristic threats

And much, much more.

HIPAA violations

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Conspiracy

No freedom is absolute.

Fraud

Why is my coworker suddenly being so mean towards then being nice like nothing happened? She is nice with everyone but me.

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.

Perjury

Insider trading

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Insurrection

Trade secrets