In a significant move, the social media platform Parler has been suspended from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and Amazon Web Services. The decision comes after the app faced scrutiny for being a platform that facilitated the spread of harmful content and incited violence, particularly during the events surrounding the Capitol attack on January 6.
Following Amazon’s suspension of Parler from its hosting services, the app is at risk of going offline entirely if it cannot secure a new hosting provider. In an email from Amazon’s Trust and Safety team to Parler’s Chief Policy Officer, they noted a troubling rise in violent content on the platform, which violates their service terms. Parler’s CEO, Sam Thompson, stated that they may be offline for up to a week while they “rebuild from scratch,” claiming that tech giants coordinated their actions to hinder competition after President Trump was banned from various platforms.
Prior to Amazon’s action, Apple had removed Parler from its App Store, emphasizing that threats of violence and illegal activities have no place on their platform. Apple had previously issued a warning to Parler, demanding they take down violating content or face removal. Although Parler attempted to address these concerns, Apple deemed their efforts insufficient to ensure user safety and prevent the spread of harmful content.
Google was the first to take action against Parler, suspending the app over ongoing posts that incite violence. They stated that while it can be challenging to manage harmful content, apps must have robust moderation policies to be available on their platform.
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In summary, Parler’s suspension from major platforms highlights the ongoing challenges of moderating harmful content in social media. The app faces significant hurdles as it attempts to navigate these issues while maintaining its user base and principles.