Parler is still down.
Why?
During the lock down - more people shopped on Amazon.com - Amazon supported the lock down.
During the lock down - more people connected on Facebook - Facebook supported the lock down.
During the lock down - more people used Google - Google supported the lock downs.
During the lock down - many people lost their jobs, but Amazon, Facebook, and Google grew richer. those that questioned the lock down were blocked and shut down by Amazon, Facebook, and Google. Politicians that supported the lock down were protected by Amazon, Facebook, and Google and received campaign support.
People questioned this connection and were forced to use alternative platforms to communicate. Facebook, Google, and Amazon coordinated to shut down any significant competition.
This is why Parler is shut down.
But isn't that good for DingDash?
No.
An attack on freedom of speech, information, press, and assembly is an attack on us all.
Are there any companies attempting to provide competition to Amazon? I left Facebook a few years ago and am soon glad I did. I'm gradually getting away from Google. But, Amazon is harder to break with.
@sinbach your attitude over this reminds me of a poem about what happens if you take the other road:
“First they (Nazis) came for the Socialists, and I did not speak—
because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak—
because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak—
Because I was not a Jew.
And then they came for me—
and there was no one left to speak for me.”
—Niemöller
@sinbach