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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: 27.06.2025 00:39

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

Insurrection

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.

False advertising

One day, I happened to walk past where my crush was with friends. Then all of a sudden they start laughing, and someone maybe him, goes "freaking (my name) with her freaking hair!" Can anyone offer insights into this? We're in middle school.

Fraud

Child pornography

Revenge porn

"Cocaine sharks" found off the coast of Brazil - strange but true tale of ocean pollution consequences - Earth.com

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.

Threats of violence

HIPAA violations

'Kindness isn't a weakness,' Steve Carell tells Northwestern grads at commencement - Chicago Sun-Times

Revealing classified information

Terroristic threats

Trade secrets

Copilot Vision brings Microsoft's screen-watching AI to everyday Windows tasks - TechSpot

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Insider trading

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.

Health experts issue stark warning about a disease that’s silently killing millions: Are you at risk? - Times of India

No freedom is absolute.

Perjury

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

And much, much more.