Kill The Computer Unlocked: This Truth Has Been Deleted Ft. Jordan Uhl
Dec 28, 2025
Jordan Uhl, a journalist and commentator, dives into the captivating world of alt-tech platforms like Parler and Gettr. He explores their rise post-censorship complaints and reflects on the quirky history behind these sites. Parler’s journey from its ambitious beginnings to security failures is dissected, while Gettr's attempts at influencer marketing meet hilarious misadventures. Uhl also unpacks the financial struggles of Truth Social, Trump’s digital stronghold, and shares amusing anecdotes about fringe online cultures. A humorous and insightful look at internet evolution!
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Perceived Big Tech Bias Fueled Alt-Sites
- Alternative social networks rose from a perception of Big Tech bias after content moderation controversies like the Hunter Biden story and Trump labels.
- That perception, not just bans, fueled founding narratives for Parler and Gettr leading into 2020.
Free-Speech Absolutism Attracts Extremes
- Parler positioned itself as a free-speech absolutist destination and attracted extreme speech as a consequence.
- Funding from right-wing donors like the Mercers amplified its growth despite predictable moderation failures.
Infrastructure Can Enforce Content Rules
- Major platforms and infrastructure providers removed Parler after January 6, showing how third-party services can enforce content norms.
- Those removals illustrate policy enforcement through ecosystem dependency, not direct government censorship.