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

09.06.2025 03:23

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

HIPAA violations

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

S&P 500 scores best May since 1990, but stocks end month with fresh tariff worries - MarketWatch

Conspiracy

Revealing classified information

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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Threats of violence

And much, much more.

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.

Trump's U.S. Steel decision may come later than expected - Axios

Revenge porn

Trade secrets

Terroristic threats

Vandals target Paris Holocaust memorial, synagogues with paint - France 24

Perjury

No freedom is absolute.

Child pornography

What are my 10 favorite rock record album opening tracks?

Insider trading

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.

Insurrection

David Beckham scores a winner with the royal circle - BBC

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.

Fraud