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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 09:27

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

Revenge porn

Fraud

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.

When did Elon Musk fall from grace?

Threats of violence

HIPAA violations

False advertising

My landlord just sold the house I’m renting from her. She included all fixtures, that I bought and installed. Does she have this right?

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.

And much, much more.

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Inflation Expectations Decline; Labor Market Expectations Improve - Federal Reserve Bank of New York

No freedom is absolute.

Revealing classified information

Child pornography

Eric Trump says World Liberty will buy 'substantial position' in Trump memecoin, nixes 'official' wallet - The Block

Insider trading

Conspiracy

Terroristic threats

First American Spacewalk 60 Years Ago Today - The Weather Channel

Insurrection

Perjury

Trade secrets

Scientists discover universal rule that governs all life on Earth - The Brighter Side of News

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.

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.