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

12.06.2025 03:00

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

Trade secrets

False advertising

Revealing classified information

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And much, much more.

Threats of violence

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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Terroristic threats

HIPAA violations

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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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.

Perjury

Fraud

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Insurrection

Child pornography

Revenge porn

Are there any queer Space Marine Legion in Warhammer 30k or 40k?

Conspiracy

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.

Insider trading

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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.