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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 01:18

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

Perjury

Revealing classified information

Threats of violence

No Man's Sky Gets A Massive Switch 2 Upgrade And It's All Free - Kotaku

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.

HIPAA violations

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.

FX’s ‘Alien: Earth’ Official Trailer Reveals a Predatory Twist - The Hollywood Reporter

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

False advertising

Astronomers discover most powerful cosmic explosions since the Big Bang - Space

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Child pornography

Conspiracy

Winners, losers from NASCAR Cup race at Nashville won by Ryan Blaney - NBC Sports

Trade secrets

Terroristic threats

Insurrection

Taylor Swift Spotted at Nashville Wedding In Gorgeous Blue & Pink Dress - Just Jared

No freedom is absolute.

Fraud

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.

What do you love to do at night when you’re alone?

Insider trading

And much, much more.