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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: 16.06.2025 10:55

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

Child pornography

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.

No freedom is absolute.

The Xbox Games Showcase was great, but there were at least 5 games I wanted to see that never showed - Windows Central

Revealing classified information

Perjury

Conspiracy

What are 50 random facts about yourself?

And much, much more.

False advertising

Fraud

Is it ethical for same-sex couples to raise children?

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.

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

Why do flat Earthers still exist even though it is scientifically proven that the Earth is spherical?

Insurrection

Revenge porn

Insider trading

How can people balance religious beliefs with seeking professional mental health care?

Threats of violence

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.

Trade secrets

What is so great about Jiraiya?

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

HIPAA violations