CNN is Warning That Joining Parler - "is a threat to democracy" (interview, legal)

[Stizzel]

Any type of social media will cocoon you into an echo chamber of you are not cognizant of it.

[TJLamb0518]

Originally Posted by Stizzel

Any type of social media will cocoon you into an echo chamber of you are not cognizant of it.

A much more succinct way of saying what I was saying.

[branDcalf]

Originally Posted by ClaraC

I don't have an account, but have a question.

Facebook uses your real name. So you're not the least bit "anonymous" - you have to take responsibility for what you post. I do see some people misspell their name, or go by a first and middle name, or create a fake profile, but by and large, you're "you" on facebook.

I have two friends who opened Parler accounts, and posted their account name on facebook - but the names were code names. Not their real names.

So there's the question. Do you use your real name on Parler or is it not that different from here, where you post anonymously?

You believe everone's name on Facebook is real? (They're not!)

[Old Dawg New Tricks]

Originally Posted by branDcalf

You believe everone's name on Facebook is real? (They're not!)

More real than on here. I’d say the vast majority of people who engage in posting and discussing on Facebook are using their real names. That means there are consequences for pissing off a lone extremist on Facebook...when they can see your name and where you work, they can do something about you.

[Tigger84Ag]

Originally Posted by ATX Wahine

Oh, now he’s just a “random CNN contributor? “

You are just darling.

Lmao

[bradnsota]

Originally Posted by reubenray

Why do they (Parler) want my phone number?

Also are there other discussions (not politics) on Parler?

To send you an authorization code. Ot ensures only the person with your phone can manage the account.

Yes, anything can be discussed on Parler. You just won't get censored on Parler, unless you threaten direct harm to someone.

[FatBob96]

Originally Posted by naicha

To be fair, that is typically a Right quote. Military roots.

Not typically a Leftist mantra.

No kidding?


"I don't agree with what you say, but I will defend your right to say it" ... used to be an AMERICAN sentiment.


But that was before half the country decided that they didn't like America anymore and that the concept of free speech was passé.

[anononcty]

Originally Posted by Old Dawg New Tricks

More real than on here. I’d say the vast majority of people who engage in posting and discussing on Facebook are using their real names. That means there are consequences for pissing off a lone extremist on Facebook...when they can see your name and where you work, they can do something about you.

Already been issues of doxxing and protestors going to Democrat homes as well.

Remember facebook created the best personal database the cia could ask for.

[ClaraC]

Originally Posted by branDcalf

You believe everone's name on Facebook is real? (They're not!)

I know that.

But all MY friends have their real names. And you can search for people you know on Facebook, by their real names, and their profiles will pop up.

Typically, you use your name.

And so - on Parler, is it the same expectation?

[foodyum]

I wonder what their business model is?
Does anyone know how they plan to make a profit or even cover their operating costs?

Sell personal data? data mining tools? ad sales for banners?

Competitor sites can lose money because they are owned by larger companies and provide synergy and value add.
Does parler want to grow and then sell?