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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 04:45

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

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.

Insider trading

Fraud

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Terroristic threats

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.

Man accused of writing Trump assassination letters was framed, officials say - BBC

Revenge porn

Trade secrets

No freedom is absolute.

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Child pornography

Revealing classified information

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Fresh iPhone 17 leak gives first close-up look at next-gen Apple smartphones - Mashable

HIPAA violations

Conspiracy

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.

Why do so many people like life?

Insurrection

Threats of violence

False advertising

Why do I sweat so much after shower?

Perjury

And much, much more.