> Parler isn't going to be able to maintain "free speech" even if they or Kanye want it to Correct, because they allow EU users to sign up and therefore has to

> Parler isn't going to be able to maintain "free speech" even if they or Kanye want it to Correct, because they allow EU users to sign up and therefore has to comply with various European countries content laws (including GDPR). Depending on their size and amount of users they could also be forced to store data on EU servers. They would have to remove material illegal in some countries if they have users from said country, i.e German users on Parler posting Nazi material are committing a crime, Parler needs to be able to remove it in time, or face consequences. Same goes for HN. Sure many small services that let EU citizens sign up on them fly under the radar, but won't for long when more and more people complain to the authorities. Look at Truth Social, it's not available in the EU because they would face fines if it was and they know it. In the end it's pretty simple. Do you allow EU users on your platform? Then you need content moderation.