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* So-called "alt-tech" social media sites like Bitchute, Gab and Parler attracted those from the alt-right and extreme right-wing political spectrums, especially those who've been granted [[Persona Non Grata]] status such as [[Alex Jones]] and [[Donald Trump]] among others, due to what they perceive as "politically correct" [[Culture Police|censorship]] from liberal, corporate-run social media sites. Stretching the "moral" definition even further was the Patreon alternative called "Hatreon" founded by right-wing extremist Cody Wilson. Contrary to claims that the site accepted "right-wing women, people of color, and transgender people," Hatreon, as the name implies, clearly caters to those sowing discord against minorities e.g. white supremacists and extremist hate groups such as The Proud Boys. Parler recently received increased scrutiny in 2021 however, following the riots which took place in and around the United States Capitol. Amazon (through its Web Services division) wanted nothing to do with them and ceased hosting the service citing threats to public safety, and while the service assured its users that "our return is inevitable", House Oversight and Reform Committee Carolyn Maloney called for an FBI probe over its role in the attempted insurrection.

** Despite being ideologically neutral themselves, Discord and Telegram were also noted by some organisations as having been used by right-wing extremist groups as well, though Discord has since shut down and banned those who sympathise with such movements.

 

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