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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: 17.06.2025 01:59

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

HIPAA violations

False advertising

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.

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Revealing classified information

And much, much more.

Trade secrets

What is the most popular song that includes the word "you"? Are there any other songs that use "you" multiple times?

No freedom is absolute.

Terroristic threats

Revenge porn

Why is Taylor Swift re-recording her albums?

Child pornography

Conspiracy

Threats of violence

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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.

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.

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Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Insider trading

Fraud

Is it legal to record a conversation with a therapist without their consent or the consent of the other person involved?

Perjury

Insurrection