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:

HIPAA violations

Perjury

What factors have contributed to the decline in popularity of high fantasy books in the modern age of technology and popularity?

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

Threats of violence

Do you think Lady Gaga and Celine Dion have rehearsed separately for their performance at the Olympics opening ceremony?

Terroristic threats

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.

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.

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Trade secrets

No freedom is absolute.

And much, much more.

Scientists have just discovered an ocean at the Earth's core, challenging our understanding of the universe. - Farmingdale Observer

Conspiracy

Child pornography

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.

What is a movie franchise you actually think deserves a reboot?

Insurrection

Revealing classified information

Revenge porn

What was the worst thing that ever happened on live TV?

False advertising

Fraud