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

11.06.2025 08:56

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

Fraud

And much, much more.

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.

NASA plans to build a giant radio telescope on the 'dark side' of the moon. Here's why. - Yahoo

Perjury

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.

Trade secrets

You won’t believe how much each Nvidia employee is worth as the company rides the AI gold rush - The Economic Times

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.

Insider trading

False advertising

Watch BETA Technologies’ electric aircraft fly into NYC with passengers onboard [Video] - Electrek

HIPAA violations

Revenge porn

Revealing classified information

Wanda Sykes delivers epic 26-minute acceptance speech, mentions every other winner at event and speaks up for trans people - CNN

Threats of violence

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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.

Aston Martin reveals track-day version of Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercar - Motorsport.com

Child pornography

Insurrection

Conspiracy

Tesla Stock Is Falling. Why June Is Starting With a Loss. - Barron's

Terroristic threats

No freedom is absolute.