Parler App Rises in Popularity as Twitter Alternative
BY: Evan Justice
Parler, a micro-blogging social media service, has become the top trending app in both the Google Play and Apple Stores following the 2020 presidential election.
Parler has become very popular among conservatives who feel their voices are being silenced by large social media companies that allow liberal users to say whatever they want without any kind of repercussions. Described as a social media app that doesn’t limit free speech, Parler does not have the same restrictions on speech as Facebook and Twitter do.
Because of this, many have labeled Parler as an echo chamber that could allow crazy conspiracy theories and racist rhetoric to spread. However, according to Parler policy, posts can and will be removed if they contain terrorist threats, ha...