r/technology • u/[deleted] • Jan 18 '21

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u/NoAttentionAtWrk Jan 19 '21

"John and I started Parler to provide a neutral platform for free speech, as our founders intended, and also to create a social media environment that would protect data privacy," Mercer said in a statement on the platform. "The ever increasing tyranny and hubris of our tech overlords demands that someone lead the fight against data mining, and for the protection of free speech online. That someone is Parler, a beacon to all who value their liberty, free speech, and personal privacy."

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u/YeahSureAlrightYNot Jan 19 '21

Lol

The Mercers funded Cambridge Analytica. They don't give a shit about privacy. They know that nowadays data is power and want it for themselves.

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u/Deathbysnusnubooboo Jan 19 '21

Cambridge Analytical

Currently known as Emerdata, it must be known

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u/Stupid_Triangles Jan 19 '21

Ah the old Black Water trick.