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

12.06.2025 03:50

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

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Trade secrets

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.

Research roundup: Ping-pong bots, the genetic key for ginger cats, and more - Ars Technica

Conspiracy

No freedom is absolute.

Revealing classified information

World fertility rates in 'unprecedented decline' - UN - BBC

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.

HIPAA violations

Fraud

Erin Patterson tells murder trial exotic mushrooms 'have more flavour' - BBC

Child pornography

False advertising

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.

Why do some people feel down in summer, specifically in July and August? What could be the reasons behind this feeling of sadness during those months only?

Insider trading

Insurrection

Threats of violence

Food and fitness make or break success on weight loss meds, report finds - ABC News

Perjury

Revenge porn

And much, much more.

Why am I single?

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.

Terroristic threats