Below are posts associated with the “Parler” tag.
🔗 linkblog: Ye’s ‘Buyout’ Of Parler Looks Very Much Like A Failed Company Taking Advantage Of Troubled Rich Guy | Techdirt'
Insightful speculation by Masnick. Ye’s said some horrible things recently, but that doesn’t mean Parlement can’t be taking advantage of him.
🔗 linkblog: Kanye West is buying ‘free speech platform’ Parler - The Verge'
Oh no. This can’t be good.
🔗 linkblog: Social Network Parler Restructures, Focuses on ‘Uncancellable Economy’ - WSJ'
Look, Parler isn’t as bad as Gab, but this kind of softball, uncritical approach to the platform is not helpful. WSJ should know better.
🔗 linkblog: What Happened After the Digital Crackdown on Extremists — ProPublica'
Interesting perspective on what’s happening on “alternative” platforms.
🔗 linkblog: Self-Proclaimed Free Speech Platforms Are Censoring Nude Content. Here’s Why You Should Care | Electronic Frontier Foundation'
Here’s the EFF pointing out that “free speech” on these platforms means something very particular rather than a broad, deep commitment to legally-protected expression.