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

10.06.2025 14:16

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

Child pornography

Revenge porn

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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Trade secrets

Insider trading

Conspiracy

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HIPAA violations

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.

Perjury

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And much, much more.

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.

How do you say "I don't speak French yet, but I hope to speak it well one day. It would be a pleasure to learn French with you. Would you like to teach me French?" in French? Could you add audio?

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.

False advertising

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Threats of violence

Fraud

No freedom is absolute.

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Terroristic threats

Revealing classified information