If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
11.06.2025 05:35

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.
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Revenge porn
Trade secrets
Fraud
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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.
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No freedom is absolute.
HIPAA violations