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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 04:35

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

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.

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:

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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

Perjury

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Trade secrets

Terroristic threats

Revealing classified information

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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.

Revenge porn

Threats of violence

When was the last time you had sex with someone much older than yourself?

No freedom is absolute.

Conspiracy

Insider trading

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And much, much more.

HIPAA violations

Child pornography

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Insurrection

False advertising