The Rise and Fall of Parler

The transcript discusses Parlor, a social media platform that gained popularity post-2020 elections as a free speech alternative. Despite initial growth, Parlor faced challenges like content moderation, financial sustainability, and legal issues, especially after the January 6th Capitol attack. The platform's decline highlights the difficulties of sustaining niche social networks amidst increasing calls for regulation.

How did Parlor's business model differ from traditional social media platforms?

Evaluate the effectiveness of Parlor's approach to free speech compared to other social media platforms.

In what ways did user expectations influence the growth and decline of Parlor?

What lessons can be learned from Parlor's experience regarding the sustainability of alternative social media platforms?