If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied...

Terroristic threats

Trade secrets

Insurrection

Can you describe what it's like to live in a town known for Harley Davidson motorcycles?

No freedom is absolute.

Conspiracy

Insider trading

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.

Revenge porn

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.

Can you fly an American flag in the UK in your own private property there? What is the UK’s government stance on that? And if yes, do you also have to fly the UK flag or the American flag can fly solo?

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.

Child pornography

Revealing classified information

If my boyfriend watches porn, does it mean he doesn’t think I’m good enough? If I am good enough, why does he still watch? Am I not beautiful enough?

HIPAA violations

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

False advertising

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Threats of violence

And much, much more.

Fraud

How can someone get patrons on Patreon if they are a beginner artist?

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.

Perjury

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

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