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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: 17.06.2025 17:23

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

Threats of violence

Terroristic threats

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.

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Revealing classified information

HIPAA violations

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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Insurrection

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.

Trade secrets

Is the Democrat party connected with organized crime in America?

Child pornography

No freedom is absolute.

Insider trading

Why are right-wing commentators spreading conspiracy theories about Haitians eating local pets in Springfield, Ohio?

And much, much more.

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.

False advertising

What defines the k'vanna of the Book of בראשית?

Perjury

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.

Revenge porn

Are there any queer Space Marine Legion in Warhammer 30k or 40k?

Conspiracy

Fraud