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

Last Updated: 26.06.2025 02:47

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

Trade secrets

Fraud

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.

I am 13 and I am planning to run away. What should I do to succeed?

HIPAA violations

No freedom is absolute.

Perjury

How often should you use red light therapy?

Conspiracy

Insurrection

And much, much more.

What do porn stars do when they get old?

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.

Revealing classified information

Revenge porn

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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.

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Insider trading

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Child pornography

Terroristic threats

Threats of violence

FCC threat to revoke EchoStar spectrum licenses draws widespread backlash - Ars Technica

False advertising

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.