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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: 25.06.2025 09:32

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

Threats of violence

No freedom is absolute.

Trade secrets

Is there any truth to the claim that Kamala Harris got where she is by sleeping around, or is that just typical conservative bigotry?

And much, much more.

Terroristic threats

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.

How can the citizens of Russia accept the enormous difference between people? The richest 500 Russians own more than the poorest 99.8% of the entire Russian population combined. Why don't we see any protests?

HIPAA violations

Conspiracy

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.

Why am I always so tired and I don't eat enough?

False advertising

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.

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Chicago Bears offense has 94-yard TD drive in 2 minute drill at minicamp - Windy City Gridiron

Insider trading

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.

Child pornography

NASA sets new potential launch date for Ax-4 mission to ISS - SpaceNews

Revealing classified information

Perjury

Insurrection

First Day of Roots Picnic Was an "Absolute Disaster," Fans Say - Philadelphia Magazine

Revenge porn

Fraud