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

11.06.2025 18:39

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

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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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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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.

Perjury

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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Trade secrets

Child pornography

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.

Why are flat Earthers made fun of when they seemingly don't exist? I have only met one flat Earther in 18 years.

No freedom is absolute.

Revenge porn

Fraud

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Conspiracy

Revealing classified information

Insurrection

Why is the First Amendment referred to as a right to free speech instead of an immunity from punishment for one's words, regardless of their truthfulness?

HIPAA violations

Terroristic threats

And much, much more.

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Threats of violence

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