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

10.06.2025 01:04

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

Revealing classified information

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.

Revenge porn

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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.

And much, much more.

Perjury

Why can't they repair the damage caused by Elon Musk renaming Twitter to X?

Conspiracy

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.

Threats of violence

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Child pornography

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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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Trade secrets

False advertising

Insider trading

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No freedom is absolute.

Terroristic threats

Fraud

Why are flat Earthers made fun of when they seemingly don't exist? I have only met one flat Earther in 18 years.

HIPAA violations

Insurrection