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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: 18.06.2025 09:04

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

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Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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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.

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