Big Tech Moderation Crackdown Gives Parler, Gab A Surge of Users

The video discusses the growth of conservative platforms like Parlor and Gab following the banning of President Trump from mainstream social media. These platforms attract users with minimal content moderation, leading to the spread of extreme content. Parlor faced bans from Amazon, Apple, and Google due to its lack of moderation, resulting in a lawsuit against Amazon. Users are migrating to other platforms like Telegram, raising concerns about the spread of disinformation and potential real-world violence.

What was the main reason for the increase in user base on platforms like Parlor and Gab?

• Their partnerships with major tech companies

• Their focus on entertainment content

• Their strict content moderation policies

• The banning of President Trump from mainstream social media

Why did some mainstream conservatives migrate to platforms like Parlor?

• To join a platform with better privacy policies

• To escape perceived biases in content moderation on mainstream platforms

• To access exclusive news updates

• To find more diverse content

What type of content became more prevalent on platforms like Parlor?

• Cooking tutorials

• Extreme and problematic content

• Educational content

• Sports updates

What action did Amazon Web Services take against Parlor?

• They promoted Parlor on their platform

• They provided additional hosting support

• They suspended Parlor from their web hosting services

• They invested in Parlor

Which platform saw an increase in activity as Parlor faced technical setbacks?

• Facebook

• Instagram

• LinkedIn

• Telegram