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

09.06.2025 04:37

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

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.

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.

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Threats of violence

And much, much more.

Insider trading

What are the reasons for people being banned from social media sites like Twitter and Instagram? Why is it considered a big deal?

Trade secrets

Revealing classified information

Insurrection

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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.

HIPAA violations

Perjury

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False advertising

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

No freedom is absolute.

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Fraud

Revenge porn

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.

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Conspiracy

Child pornography