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'Awakened a sleeping giant': Parler jumps to most popular app as conservatives rally support to leave Twitter and Facebook
Washington Examiner ^ | November 08, 2020 | Emma Colton

Posted on 11/08/2020 11:57:44 AM PST by george76

Social media platform Parler jumped to the top downloaded app this weekend, as conservatives rally support to leave Facebook and Twitter over censorship.

“The media and the anti-Trump lunatics have awakened a sleeping giant. We gave a collective middle finger to the tech tyrants as Parler remains the NUMBER ONE most downloaded app in the world. Thank you!” conservative commentator Dan Bongino said Sunday morning.

Parler is in the top spot for most popular free apps on Apple as of Sunday morning, beating out TikTok and YouTube.

Parler was founded in 2018 and has been lauded as a platform that protects free speech.

“Parler is an unbiased social media focused on real user experiences and engagement. Our content is moderated based off the FCC and the Supreme Court of the United States which enables free expression without violence and a lack of censorship. Parler never shares your personal data,” the platform’s description reads.

Bongino announced a partnership with Parler in June, taking an ownership stake in the company.

I’ve decided it’s time to fight back against the Tech Tyrants. I’m beyond fed up with the censorship and bias of Twitter and Facebook, and I’m not going to stand back and watch as they target us. As a result, I’ve taken an ownership stake in Parler, the hottest social media alternative in the market right now,” Bongino said at the time.

Fellow conservatives, such as Mark Levin and Newt Gingrich, have called on others to give up Facebook and Twitter and move to the platform.

“Hurry and follow me at Parler. I’m trying to encourage as many of you as possible to immediately join me there as I may not stay at Facebook or Twitter if they continue censoring me. And one day, I’ll have left their platforms. Parler is a wonderful alternative and is growing, and we need you there ASAP. It believes in truly open speech. Thank you!” Levin said Sunday morning.

“As Twitter attempts to silence my views and opinions, I invite you to follow me on Parler,” Gingrich said on Thursday.


TOPICS: Computers/Internet
KEYWORDS: bongino; facebook; gab; parler; socialmedia; twitter
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1 posted on 11/08/2020 11:57:44 AM PST by george76
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I just got a message on Parler “Network Timeout It seems that we are eitgher over capacity or you are experiencing a poor network connection.”

They are overcapacity. Well Done Parler!!! Great problem to have. They will fix it.


2 posted on 11/08/2020 11:59:44 AM PST by DannyTN (<P><a href="https://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3902132/posts">)
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Opened a Parler account this week.

Screw FB and Twitter


3 posted on 11/08/2020 12:01:50 PM PST by Red in Blue PA (You can vote your way into socialism, but you have to shoot your way out.)
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In a nod to irony...leftists will have to join to "counter"
those on the right who join which increases membership.
LOL
4 posted on 11/08/2020 12:02:35 PM PST by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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If lukewarm churches had spoken out on what God expects from His people, we wouldn’t be in this mess. Hopefully the “goat” pastors/leaders/evangelists are being recognized by their congregants and followers for what they are.


5 posted on 11/08/2020 12:02:55 PM PST by Maudeen (Are You Ready for the Lord's Return? John 3:36)
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That will teach the left a lesson. :rolls eyes:


6 posted on 11/08/2020 12:03:37 PM PST by CatOwner
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To: Red in Blue PA

I just opened an account.
@Ricksbeez


7 posted on 11/08/2020 12:04:46 PM PST by rickomatic
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Only very stupid corporate management would dare to po 64-74 million buyers/users.

The stupid ones seem to love getting woke, doing something stupid and losing huge marker shares.


8 posted on 11/08/2020 12:05:15 PM PST by Grampa Dave ( Governors certify the electoral votes! Congress declares the election! Not the left wing mediots)
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The “suppression” of votes was one thing, but the suppression of the peoples candid first amendment rights is entirely another. The “suppression” by the left goes on, but we do have a choice therefore a means to fight back. Parler is one. Free Republic another. Where else is truth, and tolerance of it still revered?


9 posted on 11/08/2020 12:05:30 PM PST by rockinqsranch (Dems, Libs, Socialists Call 'em what you will, they all have fairies livin' in their trees)
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Parler needs an infrastructure upgrade to handle the new traffic. I frequently get “We apologize, there was an issue fetching the feed” when trying to load the page.


10 posted on 11/08/2020 12:05:33 PM PST by Mr. Jeeves ([CTRL]-[GALT]-[DELETE])
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Just tried to create an account, explains why i couldn’t get past the “next” button after creating a password


11 posted on 11/08/2020 12:06:53 PM PST by shotgun
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They’d better step it up.

I can’t log in; tried many times.

C’mon, Parler. If you want to take over for Twatter, get your $HIT together.


12 posted on 11/08/2020 12:07:00 PM PST by Peter W. Kessler ("NUTS!!!")
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There are a lot of fake accounts for Don Jr and Candace Owens. They need a way to verify accounts.


13 posted on 11/08/2020 12:07:36 PM PST by Red in Blue PA (You can vote your way into socialism, but you have to shoot your way out.)
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facebook is now censoring any mention of Parlier . . .


14 posted on 11/08/2020 12:08:24 PM PST by Godzilla ( I just love the smell of COVFEFE in the morning . . . .)
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#5: "If lukewarm churches had spoken out on what God expects from His people, we wouldn’t be in this mess. Hopefully the “goat” pastors/leaders/evangelists are being recognized by their congregants and followers for what they are."

Amen. Bears repeating. I pray Jesus comes back soon. He will strike unbearable fear into Satan's minions, even among the deepest of the Deep State. They will run, but they can't hide.
 

15 posted on 11/08/2020 12:09:12 PM PST by Governor Dinwiddie (Guide me, O thou great redeemer, pilgrim through this barren land.)
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To: Mr. Jeeves

Parler needs an infrastructure upgrade to handle the new traffic. I frequently get “We apologize, there was an issue fetching the feed” when trying to load the page.

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True, they are having growing pains, but they will get there. I heard they had 2 million people sign up in one day.


16 posted on 11/08/2020 12:09:17 PM PST by kara37
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Parler needs an infrastructure upgrade to handle the new traffic. I frequently get “We apologize, there was an issue fetching the feed” when trying to load the page.

Probably due to the extraordinary growth in user accounts. I’m sure they can scale-up the infrastructure.


17 posted on 11/08/2020 12:13:29 PM PST by Flick Lives (My work's illegal, but at least it's honest. - Capt. Malcolm Reynolds)
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18 posted on 11/08/2020 12:15:52 PM PST by Singermom
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Agree! Great problem to have. Hurt Facebook and Twitter where it hurts in their pocket!


19 posted on 11/08/2020 12:16:29 PM PST by LoveMyFreedom
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Agreed! Just be patient. I am sure they were not expecting these many people to come over at once which is bad news for twitter and Facebook.


20 posted on 11/08/2020 12:18:28 PM PST by LoveMyFreedom
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