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

Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:24

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

Child pornography

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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.

Can you make a fake K-pop group? It can be with any idols.

And much, much more.

No freedom is absolute.

Insider trading

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Fraud

HIPAA violations

Perjury

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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.

Revealing classified information

Threats of violence

Is it ok for someone to crossdress in public?

Insurrection

Terroristic threats

Revenge porn

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Trade secrets

Conspiracy

False advertising

How do you confront your own family for not inviting you or leaving you out of things?

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.

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.