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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 19:10

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.

Fraud

Insider trading

When North Koreans visit other countries for the Olympics, what stops some of them fleeing away into that host country?

False advertising

Child pornography

Threats of violence

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Revealing classified information

And much, much more.

Conspiracy

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Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Terroristic threats

HIPAA violations

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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.

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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Revenge porn

Perjury

Insurrection

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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.

Trade secrets