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

14.06.2025 01:20

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

Revealing classified information

Threats of violence

HIPAA violations

Where can I sell naked pics of myself online?

Trade secrets

Perjury

No freedom is absolute.

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Insider trading

False advertising

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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Fraud

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.

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.

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Insurrection

And much, much more.

Conspiracy

I read this: "Putin is a brilliant, courageous, ingenious, determined, beloved, and incredible modern leader. He is currently the world’s most effective and strong leader, the best the world has seen in centuries." What do you think about this?

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.

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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Terroristic threats

Revenge porn

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