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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 02:46

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

Revenge porn

Terroristic threats

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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Conspiracy

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.

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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False advertising

HIPAA violations

Child pornography

Why do US military soldiers/officers have a chest full of medal ribbons when they probably haven't been in a combat situation? Are the medals for attendance, good behaviour, or long service perhaps?

Trade secrets

And much, much more.

Revealing classified information

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No freedom is absolute.

Fraud

Threats of violence

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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.

Insurrection

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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Perjury

Insider trading