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

13.06.2025 03:26

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

Terroristic threats

Conspiracy

Threats of violence

What can melt your heart?

Trade secrets

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.

Insider trading

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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.

Perjury

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.

I’ve a dismissive avoidant partner who said that he’s overwhelmed by our relationship and that he wants to break up, how do I get him back?

Revenge porn

Revealing classified information

Insurrection

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Child pornography

And much, much more.

No freedom is absolute.

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HIPAA violations

False advertising

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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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