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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 06:56

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

Fraud

Child pornography

No freedom is absolute.

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And much, much more.

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.

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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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.

False advertising

Revenge porn

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Insider trading

Revealing classified information

Perjury

Why do Muslims invade Western society?

Insurrection

Conspiracy

Terroristic threats

How do you write a letter to your uncle who sent you money for your birthday outfit?

Trade secrets

HIPAA violations

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.

What are the reasons for people being banned from social media sites like Twitter and Instagram? Why is it considered a big deal?

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Threats of violence