![]() ![]() “We believe that users of social networks should be able to control their social media experience on their own terms, rather than the terms set down by Big Tech.”Īs of April 2020, Gab reported 1,157,000 cumulative registered accounts and 3.7 million monthly visitors globally, according to a US Securities and Exchange Commissions annual report. “We believe that the future of online publishing is decentralized and open,” the platform’s site reads. Gab also has a pro-subscription tier, a merchandise shop and its own web browser extension “Dissenter” that creates it owns commenting system. But, unlike those mainstream social media networks, Gab features virtually no moderation of the content users post. (FB) and users can post what it bills as “gabs” of no more than 300 characters. Gab, founded in 2016, coins itself as the “free speech social network” with a mission to “defend, protect and preserve free speech online for all people,” according to its website description. The website on Sunday evening featured a message from Parler’s CEO, John Matze, in which he stated, “We will resolve any challenge before us and plan to welcome all of you back soon. ![]() Parler appears to be close to returning online, after being kicked off Amazon Web Services on January 10. Parler: Everything you need to know about the banned conservative social media platform (Photo by Olivier Douliery/AFP/Getty Images) Olivier Douliery/AFP/Getty Images Parler, founded in Nevada in 2018, bills itself as an alternative to "ideological suppression" at other social networks. Amid rising turmoil in social media, recently formed social network Parler is gaining with prominent political conservatives who claim their voices are being silenced by Silicon Valley giants. Ben Carson, to their board of advisors.This illustration picture shows the social media website from Parler displayed on a computer screen in Arlington, Virginia on July 2, 2020. "That's why we designed FreeSpace to prioritize positive actions, impact in our communities, and the protection of our young people - instead of the rigorous pursuit of profit, unnecessary data harvesting, and needless tracking." Willis continued, "we are excited to see people stepping forward after today to help to fix the problems."Įven while still in beta, with many new features on the way, FreeSpace Social has attracted users from over 176 countries, and recently welcomed world-renowned Neurosurgeon and 17th Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. "The business of social media needs to change," said FreeSpace co-founder and human trafficking activist, Jaco Booyens. Everything is speculation at this point."įreeSpace Social is serious about social responsibility and designed the platform around behavior that supports the mental health and safety of our users, whereas competing social platforms follow the same commercial playbook that led to warning labels being imposed on cigarette packages. ![]() 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - In the wake of the unprecedented shutdown of Facebook and its subsidiaries, FreeSpace Social CEO Jon Willis weighed in on the crisis.Īsked about Facebook losing its service, Jon said: "there are multiple conflicting reports about whether Facebook is experiencing some form of cyber-attack, or if their services were suspended as a result of the whistleblower's report. ![]()
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