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

12.06.2025 05:57

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

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.

Threats of violence

Revealing classified information

Why is North Korea a jail?

Child pornography

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.

Perjury

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And much, much more.

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Revenge porn

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Insider trading

Insurrection

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.

How can someone effectively handle a targeted individual?

Conspiracy

False advertising

Terroristic threats

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No freedom is absolute.

Fraud

HIPAA violations

What are some great short jokes?

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.

Trade secrets