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

Last Updated: 03.07.2025 02:24

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

Revealing classified information

Threats of violence

False advertising

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Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Trade secrets

HIPAA violations

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Perjury

Insurrection

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.

What does it mean when we dream about demons, ghosts, monsters, etc.?

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.

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.

Terroristic threats

Can you write a short story with a twist ending?

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

Insider trading

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Child pornography

Conspiracy

Fraud

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No freedom is absolute.

And much, much more.