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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: 27.06.2025 03:42

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

Child pornography

Fraud

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.

'Contaminated' cupboard staple recalled over 'life-threatening fungi' hidden inside - children are especially at risk - The US Sun

Trade secrets

Insurrection

Threats of violence

Why am I losing interest to get a job and to all my desires because of this spiritual awakening? How do I get through life because of it?

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.

Terroristic threats

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.

China’s Huawei plays down its chipmaking capabilities - ft.com

False advertising

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.

Revealing classified information

Morning vs evening: What’s the best time to take blood pressure medicine? - Times of India

And much, much more.

Conspiracy

Insider trading

Knicks get Jay Wright clarity in their head coach search - New York Post

Revenge porn

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

HIPAA violations

Scientists warn that polar warming might alter ocean currents and cause massive flooding in the U.S. - Earth.com

No freedom is absolute.

Perjury