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But didn't this slope actually become slippery with that platform (I forgot the name) that was used by the January 6th participants?
by darebak 5y ago
But didn't this slope actually become slippery with that platform (I forgot the name) that was used by the January 6th participants?
- awb 5y agoParler? Yeah they had a single hosting provider (AWS) and were in two app stores (Apple & Android). I believe the app could still be installed directly on phones through downloading, just not through the app stores. And they had to find a new hosting provider: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2021/1/19/bb-parler-moves-to-hosting-service-owned-by-russians-after-ban https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2021/1/19/bb-parler-moves-... So yeah, they (and their users) were inconvenienced, but they agreed to the terms and conditions of these providers. It's kind of like if you have a restaurant and you violate the terms of your lease (or your lease has no guarantee of future occupancy). The landlord can kick you out, and it'll be a huge inconvenience to move. I think the lesson is that if you want to do something a little edgy, self-host or find an off-shore host with terms and conditions you're comfortable with. Or, if this keep happening enough, new hosting companies will start up that have fewer terms and conditions. But the big providers are going to be the most strict and care the least about your unique situation and your infinitesimal contribution to their bottom line.