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

09.06.2025 14:02

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

False advertising

Terroristic threats

Insurrection

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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.

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.

Why aren't you a Trump supporter?

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.

Fraud

And much, much more.

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Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Revealing classified information

Child pornography

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Conspiracy

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.

HIPAA violations

What is a good investment portfolio for someone starting in their 20s? 90% VT and 10% BND for a Roth IRA then 100% TDF for a 401k?

No freedom is absolute.

Insider trading

Revenge porn

Why do I feel so tired all the time even after a good night’s sleep?

Threats of violence

Perjury