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

Last Updated: 02.07.2025 04:39

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

Revealing classified information

Fraud

Child pornography

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And much, much more.

False advertising

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 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.

No freedom is absolute.

HIPAA violations

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Threats of violence

Conspiracy

Perjury

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Insider trading

Revenge porn

Trade secrets

Has anyone ever read The Holy Bible completely through? If so, what was your overall impression of 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.

Terroristic threats

Insurrection

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Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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.