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

11.06.2025 05:35

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

Child pornography

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.

Perjury

When does a man tell a woman he has feelings for her?

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

Threats of violence

What are the pros and cons of living in Male, Maldives?

Insurrection

Insider trading

Revealing classified information

Speech by Governor Kugler on the economic outlook and monetary policy - Federal Reserve Board (.gov)

False advertising

Conspiracy

And much, much more.

Aston Martin reveals track-day version of Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercar - Motorsport.com

Revenge porn

Trade secrets

Fraud

Rare Red Sprite Photographed in Tibet Dazzles Social Media - PetaPixel

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.

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.

More Americans applied for jobless benefits last week, rising to highest level in eight months - PBS

No freedom is absolute.

HIPAA violations