Moving to Alt-Tech
I’ve watched as the posts of conservatives are banned, taken down, fact-checked, or labeled as inaccurate. The wealthy big tech bullies of Facebook have refused to boost many of my posts. I’m certain Twitter has shadow banned me. Meanwhile, those labeled as woke or progressive post vile and violent rants without being censored. At some point, silence and inaction become submission.
Submitting is not something I do well. So, I’ve been moving my social media accounts. First, I closed my Twitter account and moved to Parler. In early January, Amazon, Google, and Apple forced Parler off the Internet. I didn’t want to return to Twitter, so I waited. It took until mid-February for Parler to return and, as of this writing, it is still not entirely back in service—but it will be soon. I hope when it is that you will follow me on Parler.
While all that was happening, I reevaluated my use of social media. As I did research I discovered other sites similar to Facebook. One of those was MeWe which has an emphasis on data privacy. That really interested me.
In November 2020, accounts soared as users in Hong Kong moved from Facebook to MeWe due to concerns with Chinese Communist Party censorship and control. The Hong Kong freedom fighters are literally putting their lives and freedom in jeopardy when they post so, I respect their choices. For now, at least, you can follow me on MeWe.
Currently, I’m checking out possible replacements for YouTube.
I don’t know if my moves will become part of some great online shift. However, I’m certain that I don’t want a cabal of companies acting as online judge, jury, and executioner. So, I’m doing what I can to support alternative social media.
What are your thoughts about big tech and alt-tech? Let me know in the comments section below.
Update!
March 11, 2023
Social media continues to evolve on this site.
Since Elon Musk bought Twitter in October of 2022, I have returned to the site. I am currently on three other conservative social media sites, Truth Social, Gettr, and Gab. Social media continues to be something I experiment with so these sites might be pared down to two sites in the future. Please check the Social Media page for the latest information.
