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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: 28.06.2025 00:50

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

Insider trading

Threats of violence

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.

Why do you think Islam oppresses women when Christianity clearly does it more?

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.

No freedom is absolute.

Child pornography

What are your political and economic beliefs? How did you form them, especially in comparison to those who hold opposing views?

Conspiracy

Revenge porn

Terroristic threats

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Perjury

HIPAA violations

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.

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Fraud

And much, much more.

Trade secrets

What did someone say to you that instantly made you realize their life was in danger?

Revealing classified information

Insurrection

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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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.

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