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

Last Updated: 22.06.2025 00:33

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

Insider trading

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Threats of violence

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Terroristic threats

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.

Perjury

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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.

Revealing classified information

Child pornography

What is the best/cute/funny/playful chat/conversation between brother and sister?

Fraud

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.

Conspiracy

Why do men like to suck another man’s dick?

No freedom is absolute.

Revenge porn

Insurrection

Why don't I want to talk to my girlfriend when she loves me a lot? I feel bored.

False advertising

And much, much more.

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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HIPAA violations

Trade secrets