If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
14.06.2025 09:19

Perjury
Child pornography
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.
Trade secrets
False advertising
Revealing classified information
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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.
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.
Threats of violence
I am 13 and I am planning to run away. What should I do to succeed?
Insider trading
And much, much more.
Conspiracy
Why is my Whirlpool fridge not cooling but the freezer works? What is the solution?
Revenge porn
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Fraud
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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.
Terroristic threats
No freedom is absolute.
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Insurrection
HIPAA violations