Topic: Parler
Parler is a social media platform that has faced significant challenges related to censorship and deplatforming, particularly following the events of January 6th. Despite its claims of promoting free speech, Parler has been subject to the same pressures from Big Tech that stifle open dialogue and individual expression. The platform’s attempts to relaunch and restructure highlight ongoing concerns about the role of payment processors and hosting services in controlling online speech.
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Payment Gatekeepers Hit Gab AI as Chatbot Faces Growth
The power to cut off payments has become the internet’s bluntest instrument of control.
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Parler Relaunches as Decentralized, Crypto-Integrated Social Platform
Parler returns with a decentralized model, blockchain integration, and crypto-powered user rewards after digital de-platforming.
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Free Speech Social Media App Parler Plans 2024 Return
One of the most censored apps is coming back.
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BitChute Asks Jim Jordan to Investigate the Deplatforming of Parler
The deplatforming of Parler and any potential government pressure has yet to be investigated.
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Parler shuts down as its future is reconsidered
Its new owners say they still want to cater to censored voices.
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Rep. Ken Buck says Google is the “greatest threat to speech in the market”
Buck has introduced several bills aimed at curbing Big Tech power.
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Kanye West announces plans to buy Parler
The deal is set to close by the end of the year.
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Parler restructures, purchases cloud hosting company Dynascale
A new acquisition.
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Hosting platform RightForge says it will not censor legal speech
An alternative to Big Tech hosting.
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Amazon says it will delete even more websites that aren’t breaking the law
The days of neutral infrastructure providers are slipping.
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FBI admits it “has so far found no evidence” January 6th Capitol riot was organized on social media
Another story that was used to justify mass Big Tech censorship begins to crumble.
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A restricted version of Parler will return to the App Store
The App Store version will be more censored than the Android or web version.