Apple Approves Parler to Return to App Store

[MacRumors]

Following the removal of the app in January, Apple will now allow the social media app Parler to return to the App Store following changes to how the social media network moderates content, CNN reports.

On April 14, in a letter to Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. Ken Buck obtained by CNN, Apple said that the app has improved the way it moderates content, and says those changes are "sufficient" for it to return to the App Store. Apple says it is now up to Parler to publish the app to users, in which Apple says it believes it will "become available immediately."

In a letter to Parler following its removal from the platform earlier this year, Apple said that the app would remain off the App Store until it is updated and becomes "compliant with the App Store Review Guidelines" and until the app has demonstrated its ability to "effectively moderate and filter the dangerous and harmful content on your service."

Article Link: Apple Approves Parler to Return to App Store

 

[tranceking26]

Interesting, wasn't expecting this. Let's see what goes on with the app and its users this time.

 

[Razorpit]

That’s an extremely inclusive and diverse move. Kudos to you Apple... ?

 

[blazerunner]

That’s an extremely inclusive and diverse move. Kudos to you Apple... ?

Well, technically it is.

 

[Kylo83]

Great I can go back on it

 

[true god]

Until it's time to remove it again.

 

[TravelsInBlue]

Mixed feelings. We shouldn’t allow fringe ideologies to find bubbles where they can reinforce each others’ false beliefs, but I’m also glad maybe they’ll keep the crazy off Twitter and FB.

 

[fenderbass146]

Good Job Apple, as much as it is a echo chamber for conservatives, so is Facebook, Reddit, Twitter for other ideologies. etc. All social media can be good, all can be toxic, it's not up to the tech giants to decide. They are the new town square, they aren't the publishers or moderators of it all. If they decide to play moderator, then they should be held liable for anything on their platforms.

 

[Art Mark]

The idiot playground is open again. Until such time as they prove unable to cope with modern life.

 

[mariusignorello]

Diversity is diversity. Can’t pick and choose who you allow.

 

[Kylo83]

People that seem to have a issue with Parler are fine with twitter we know what side your on

 

[djcerla]

The leftist conspiracy to silence We The People thickens.

Everybody knows that Parler CEO and staff have now been fully inoculated with 5G nano-antennas via a “vaccine shot”, are now receiving orders straight from THAT pizzeria basement. And app is timely back on the App Store!

/s (just in case)

 

[DeepIn2U]

Mixed feelings. We shouldn’t allow fringe ideologies to find bubbles where they can reinforce each others’ false beliefs, but I’m also glad maybe they’ll keep the crazy off Twitter and FB.

Good luck with FB on that wish ... it's been crazytown since day 1 on FB.

 

[mw360]

Pretty bad timing for that pillow guy's network which I heard was 'launching' today. It was looking like such a winner.

 

[rwilliams]

Great. Now when's the new inauguration date that isn't going to happen?

 

[WaxedJacket]

OOOoo the Boogeyman network! Has anyone actually been on the site? It's far less nefarious than anything going on Twitter right now.

 

[countryside]

I am honestly shocked. However, good for Apple. I think this would do more harm than good in the long run for Apply and other tech companies.

 

[AxiomaticRubric]

Great. Now when's the new inauguration date that isn't going to happen?

Trust in Q. There is a plan. It will be soon! ?

 

[Feyl]

Definitely a good move from Apple. But it makes me wonder what Parler had to do with it’s “moderation” rules to please Apple. In the end of the day, Parler will end up like any other social network I think.

 

[AlterZgo]

This is hilarious. Parler will last about 15 minutes before it's removed again. A platform dedicated to the right wing echo chamber cannot be moderated as it would require removal of a majority of the content at any given moment.

 

[MacLawyer]

Good luck with FB on that wish ... it's been crazytown since day 1 on FB.

FB and Twitter are cesspools no matter what side of the political fence you’re on.

 

[Blackstick]

Definitely a good move from Apple. But it makes me wonder what Parler had to do with it’s “moderation” rules to please Apple. In the end of the day, Parler will end up like any other social network I think.

You let nut jobs say whatever they desire, which can and has caused others physical harm, and it's surprisingly impossible to run a profitable business.

 

[Kylo83]

You let nut jobs say whatever they desire, which can and has caused others physical harm, and it's surprisingly impossible to run a profitable business.

That’s twitter

 

[Blackstick]

FB and Twitter are cesspools no matter what side of the political fence you’re on.

Yeah, but your kitchen trash bin with yesterday's dinner isn't comparable to the entire 50 acre landfill.

 

[Liffey]

Diversity is diversity. Can’t pick and choose who you allow.

Yes you can
Taken to the extreme, we can choose not to allow a social media app for murderers
Up to you where you draw the line of who should be allowed to share ideologies, but there is absolutely a choice