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Founders: Andrew Torba, Ekrem Büyükkaya
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Gab launched publicly in May [[2017]] as a microblogging platform similar to [[Twitter]]. In February [[2019]], Gab launched Dissenter, a browser extension and website that allows Gab users to make comments on content hosted on any website via an overlay visible only to those logged into Dissenter or using the extension. This allows commentary that bypasses individual site moderation practices. | Gab launched publicly in May [[2017]] as a microblogging platform similar to [[Twitter]]. In February [[2019]], Gab launched Dissenter, a browser extension and website that allows Gab users to make comments on content hosted on any website via an overlay visible only to those logged into Dissenter or using the extension. This allows commentary that bypasses individual site moderation practices. | ||
| − | [[image:Gab_Silicon_Valley_2021.png|right|500px]] | + | [[image:Gab_Silicon_Valley_2021.png|right|500px|thumb|A tweet that was apparently removed by [[Twitter]]]] |
| − | Following the [[2021]] storming of the Capitol in Washington and a concentrated attack on a similar platform, [[Parler]], Gab posted that it had a massive influx of job applications from [[Silicon Valley]].<ref>http://archive.today/2021.01.12-111810/https://nationalfile.com/big-tech-exodus-gab-reportedly-receiving-thousands-of-resumes-from-silicon-valley-employees-as-facebook-twitter-stock-prices/</ref><ref>http://archive.today/2021.01.17-023042/https://www.mondepost.com/big-tech-exodus-gab-reportedly-receiving-thousands-of-resumes-from-silicon-valley-employees-as-facebook-twitter-stock-prices-plunge/</ref> | + | Following the [[2021]] storming of the Capitol in Washington and a concentrated attack on a similar platform, [[Parler]], Gab posted that it had a massive influx of job applications from [[Silicon Valley]].<ref>http://archive.today/2021.01.12-111810/https://nationalfile.com/big-tech-exodus-gab-reportedly-receiving-thousands-of-resumes-from-silicon-valley-employees-as-facebook-twitter-stock-prices/</ref><ref>http://archive.today/2021.01.17-023042/https://www.mondepost.com/big-tech-exodus-gab-reportedly-receiving-thousands-of-resumes-from-silicon-valley-employees-as-facebook-twitter-stock-prices-plunge/</ref> With being the only alternative to Twitter in January [[2021]] after the purges<ref>https://dailycaller.com/2021/01/08/twitter-purge-harmful-activity-accounts/</ref> and take-down of [[Parler]], Gab has a solid influx of users.<ref>http://archive.today/2021.01.20-171438/https://twitter.com/getongab/status/1351909382775160840</ref> |
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Revision as of 20:19, 20 January 2021
https://gab.com/ Started: August 15, 2016
Founders: Andrew Torba, Ekrem Büyükkaya
Constitutes: social medium
Gab is a social networking service known for its far-right userbase. It has a strict free speech approach for which it is criticized.
History
Gab launched publicly in May 2017 as a microblogging platform similar to Twitter. In February 2019, Gab launched Dissenter, a browser extension and website that allows Gab users to make comments on content hosted on any website via an overlay visible only to those logged into Dissenter or using the extension. This allows commentary that bypasses individual site moderation practices.
A tweet that was apparently removed by Twitter
Following the 2021 storming of the Capitol in Washington and a concentrated attack on a similar platform, Parler, Gab posted that it had a massive influx of job applications from Silicon Valley.[1][2] With being the only alternative to Twitter in January 2021 after the purges[3] and take-down of Parler, Gab has a solid influx of users.[4]
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References
- ↑ http://archive.today/2021.01.12-111810/https://nationalfile.com/big-tech-exodus-gab-reportedly-receiving-thousands-of-resumes-from-silicon-valley-employees-as-facebook-twitter-stock-prices/
- ↑ http://archive.today/2021.01.17-023042/https://www.mondepost.com/big-tech-exodus-gab-reportedly-receiving-thousands-of-resumes-from-silicon-valley-employees-as-facebook-twitter-stock-prices-plunge/
- ↑ https://dailycaller.com/2021/01/08/twitter-purge-harmful-activity-accounts/
- ↑ http://archive.today/2021.01.20-171438/https://twitter.com/getongab/status/1351909382775160840
