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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: 29.06.2025 09:37

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

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.

Terroristic threats

Perjury

What Casper Ruud said about Carlos Alcaraz after he won his first ever Grand Slam title back in 2022 at the US Open - The Tennis Gazette

No freedom is absolute.

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.

Threats of violence

Do snipers lay on top of tank turrets during combat?

Conspiracy

False advertising

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Is there any way for Zelensky to prevent the United States and Russia from harming Ukraine's interests?

Revenge porn

HIPAA violations

And much, much more.

Hi, I’m Jo. My best friend died 2 years ago today. My husband died 6 months later. So, I’m a depressed mess (we were married 28 years) and can’t shake it. Even my Brother is worried. Some days I don’t do anything, and avoid men cause I don’t want to date. Any suggestions? Thanks for reading.

Insider trading

Trade secrets

Child pornography

Why did Kakashi use Chidori against Rin, despite knowing about her feelings for Obito?

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.

Insurrection

Revealing classified information

Parkgoers See Two Ducks Swimming Together — Then Realize One Is In Danger - The Dodo - For Animal People

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.