Posted on 01/17/2021 1:53:18 PM PST by Magnatron
Parler's website suddenly reappeared online Sunday afternoon with a message from its CEO, John Matze: 'Hello world, is this thing on?'
The message, dated January 16, implies that the social network popular with members of the far right has found a new online hosting platform, after Parler was booted from Amazon Web Services on January 10 in the wake of the Capitol siege.
Parler now appears to be hosted by Epik, according to a WHOIS search. Epik is a hosting platform that supports Gab, 8chan and other services often used by members of the far-right.
Prior to hosting Parler, Epik issued a lengthy statement blasting what it said was a 'kneejerk reaction' by major companies of 'simply deplatforming and terminating any relationship that on the surface looks problematic or controversial.'
A temporary status update on parler.com also appeared beneath Matze's message.
'Now seems like the right time to remind you all — both lovers and haters — why we started this platform,' the status update said. 'We believe privacy is paramount and free speech essential, especially on social media. Our aim has always been to provide a nonpartisan public square where individuals can enjoy and exercise their rights to both. We will resolve any challenge before us and plan to welcome all of you back soon. We will not let civil discourse perish!'
(Excerpt) Read more at actionnewsnow.com ...
Aside from Matze and his family going into hiding from threats, I haven't seen any recent news about when they might be coming back up.
Should we get both parler and gab. I know the president is on parler right..
Trump is on neither platform. I believe both sites have placeholders for him but he is not active on either. Also, a lot of fake accounts.
Save that for later, we need a united front against these Big Tech tyrants.
Technical Difficulties Now seems like the right time to remind you all — both lovers and haters — why we started this platform. We believe privacy is paramount and free speech essential, especially on social media. Our aim has always been to provide a nonpartisan public square where individuals can enjoy and exercise their rights to both. We will resolve any challenge before us and plan to welcome all of you back soon. We will not let civil discourse perish!
Lol. I just mean is it worth it to down load both. I knew Trump was on parler.
I just got a 404 page when trying to access the site.
Does “Action News Now” ever use the term, “far-left?”
They sure seem to like the slur, “far-right.”
Site seems to be up for me.
Good to see.
Hope they are functional soon.
Amen!!!
That’s because they copied it verbatim from CNN
You're kidding, right? Gab has been up and running before/after Parler. Matze is preserving damages.
At least he sounds less defeatist
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Punch back twice as hard.
JoMa
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