If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
11.06.2025 03:07
Fraud
Perjury
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.
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Trade secrets
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.
Terroristic threats
Insurrection
HIPAA violations
And much, much more.
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Insider trading
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Revealing classified information
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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.
Threats of violence
False advertising
Why do I feel so lazy every time I get into my room?
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.
Revenge porn
What are some very specific groups of people you just cannot stand?
Conspiracy
No freedom is absolute.