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PARLER'S WEBSITE IS BACK ONLINE WITH A BRIEF MESSAGE TO 'LOVERS AND HATERS'
Action News Now ^ | 17 January 2021 | CNN

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 ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; Constitution/Conservatism; Front Page News; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: gabtrash; parler; parlertrash
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Anybody experience this? Maybe they'll be back up soon?

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.

1 posted on 01/17/2021 1:53:18 PM PST by Magnatron
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To: Magnatron
CNN link:

Parler's website is back online with a brief message to 'lovers and haters'

2 posted on 01/17/2021 1:54:51 PM PST by Magnatron
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To: Magnatron

Yup!

https://parler.com


3 posted on 01/17/2021 1:58:46 PM PST by Basket_of_Deplorables (Convention Of States is our only hope now!)
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To: Magnatron

Should we get both parler and gab. I know the president is on parler right..


4 posted on 01/17/2021 1:59:16 PM PST by glimmerman70
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To: glimmerman70
I'm on both Parler and Gab.

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.

5 posted on 01/17/2021 2:02:23 PM PST by SamAdams76 (By stealing Trump's second term, the Left gets Trump for 8 more years instead of just four.)
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To: glimmerman70
The last thing I want to see is squabbling between Gab and Parlor at this point.

Save that for later, we need a united front against these Big Tech tyrants.

6 posted on 01/17/2021 2:02:36 PM PST by PallMal
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To: Basket_of_Deplorables
Nope. That's just a welcome page. All their regular pages are down.
7 posted on 01/17/2021 2:03:39 PM PST by palmer (Democracy Dies Six Ways from Sunday)
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To: Basket_of_Deplorables
I went there to join and here is what I get. -Tom

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!

8 posted on 01/17/2021 2:04:59 PM PST by Capt. Tom (It's COVID 2021 - The Events, not us, are still in charge -Tom)
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To: PallMal

Lol. I just mean is it worth it to down load both. I knew Trump was on parler.


9 posted on 01/17/2021 2:05:24 PM PST by glimmerman70
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To: Magnatron

I just got a 404 page when trying to access the site.


10 posted on 01/17/2021 2:07:53 PM PST by hsmomx3
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To: Magnatron

Does “Action News Now” ever use the term, “far-left?”

They sure seem to like the slur, “far-right.”


11 posted on 01/17/2021 2:12:17 PM PST by july4thfreedomfoundation (Bite Me.....The Commander-in-Thief, Commander-in-Cheat, Illegitimate president!)
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To: hsmomx3

Site seems to be up for me.


12 posted on 01/17/2021 2:14:43 PM PST by PallMal
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To: Magnatron

Good to see.

Hope they are functional soon.


13 posted on 01/17/2021 2:17:51 PM PST by DannyTN
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To: PallMal

Amen!!!


14 posted on 01/17/2021 2:18:57 PM PST by RushIsMyTeddyBear
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To: july4thfreedomfoundation

That’s because they copied it verbatim from CNN


15 posted on 01/17/2021 2:19:30 PM PST by RightGeek (FUBO and the donkey you rode in on)
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To: PallMal
Me too.
Donate to FReeRepublic

16 posted on 01/17/2021 2:20:58 PM PST by Spitzensparkin1 (Donate often, it is our FReeping ammo. Keep the supply train rollin', become a monthly donor. )
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To: PallMal
"The last thing I want to see is squabbling between Gab and Parlor [sic] at this point."

You're kidding, right? Gab has been up and running before/after Parler. Matze is preserving damages.

17 posted on 01/17/2021 2:23:56 PM PST by StAnDeliver (Eric Coomer of Dominion Voting Systems Is The Blue Dress)
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To: Magnatron

At least he sounds less defeatist


18 posted on 01/17/2021 2:27:23 PM PST by bigbob (Trust Trump. Trust the Plan. )
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To: Magnatron

404 Not Found


19 posted on 01/17/2021 2:30:22 PM PST by shanover (...To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.-S.Adams)
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To: Magnatron

Punch back twice as hard.

JoMa


20 posted on 01/17/2021 2:30:58 PM PST by joma89 (Buy weapons and ammo, folks, and have the will to use them.)
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