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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: 28.06.2025 01:27

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

Revealing classified information

False advertising

Perjury

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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.

Terroristic threats

Why is the concept of pumping water uphill not commonly used as a source of electricity generation, similar to pumped-hydro systems?

Child pornography

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.

Conspiracy

Why is the US going after Canada after all? What is the reason for all this hostility?

Insurrection

Threats of violence

Fraud

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And much, much more.

Revenge porn

Trade secrets

Who is the most trusted person in your life, and do they have the same trust on you?

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.

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Insider trading

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HIPAA violations

No freedom is absolute.