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Did anyone here actually use Parler? I installed it, and as a new user the default experience is basically a Twitter clone, but with only prominent right wing c
by bgorman 6y ago
Did anyone here actually use Parler? I installed it, and as a new user the default experience is basically a Twitter clone, but with only prominent right wing celebrities like Sean Hannitty.
I didn’t see any hateful trending topics here. My personal opinion is that it seems Parler is getting somewhat screwed here.
Sure, maybe there was some hateful content somewhere, but it certainly wasn’t being promoted to new users. Every online site has people trolling and spewing hate, but Parler is a tiny site with minimal funding.
I get that people want a scapegoat, but I do not think this is constructive.
- ttul 6y agoParler is a 33-person company, according to LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/parlerllc/insights/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/parlerllc/insights/). Although they punch far above their weight in publicity, they are a mere afterthought compared with Twitter when viewed in financial terms. The AWS ban will most likely end this company. Anyone who pops up to replace Parler will eventually face the same scrutiny and fate. Ultimately, my personal opinion is that the Parler ban is a tremendously good thing for the world. The people who are subject to being radicalized by social media are less likely to become radicalized if they are not exposed to content. Removing Parler removes the content; this will reduce the radicalization. If you think that the typical conspiracy theorist on Parler is capable of critical thinking, you're mistaken.
- jahewson 6y agoSounds like you conducted a thorough investigation!