Kanye West to Buy Parler After Being Restricted on Twitter, Instagram – People

Kanye West is acquiring Parler, a controversial conservative social media site, the company has announced. In a statement on Monday, Parlement Technologies — Parler’s parent company — said it was “pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement in principle for Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, to acquire the Parler platform.” “The acquisition ensures Parler a future role in creating an uncancelable ecosystem where all voices are welcome,” the statement continued. In a statement of his own, Parler CEO George Farmer added: “Ye’s acquiring of Parler will strengthen our ability to create an uncancelable ecosystem. No one should have to self-censor out of uncertainty about which legal speech will get him or her banned. No individual or business should worry about being completely deplatformed, as Parler was, merely for the expression of opposing viewpoints. Groupthink is, and always has been, more dangerous than independent thinking. “Parler will remain a place where everyone can think, listen, and speak freely. We will continue the fight against censorship, cancel culture, and authoritarianism.” Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news…
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