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

10.06.2025 08:03

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

Insurrection

Threats of violence

False advertising

The European Central Bank is almost guaranteed to cut rates. Here's what could happen next - CNBC

Conspiracy

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Terroristic threats

The Trump admin ordered a coal power plant to stay on past retirement. Customers in 15 states will foot the bill - CNN

Insider trading

Perjury

Child pornography

When you visit a store, do you go to shop or buy?

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.

Fraud

Revealing classified information

If my boyfriend watches porn, does it mean he doesn’t think I’m good enough? If I am good enough, why does he still watch? Am I not beautiful enough?

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.

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.

Trade secrets

Which is the most liked web series in India?

And much, much more.

No freedom is absolute.

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.

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Revenge porn

HIPAA violations