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Parler Tricks: Making Software Disappear

"Regardless of how you feel about Parler, an important thing to note is that this is far from the first time, nor will it be the last time, that Google and Apple remove controversial software from their stores. "

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Installing third party software on android isn't as complicated as you make it seem. Just toggle a setting, download the apk to your phone and install it. No rooting necessary.

@kabo @purism Yes, but for someone who understands very little of the underlying system, and the security threats such options represent, it is not reasonable to expect folks like my grandparents, or parents to easily accept and to actually do. The fact of the matter is, for most not being able to easily sideload apps is a good thing, that helps them avoid compromises in their security and privacy.

@purism does librem social also not have any moderation? You know the courts backed amazon up on this right?

@purism can I plan the murder of Mike Pence and get away with it on librem social?

@purism No. Although Purism has a hands off moderation approach, they report all illegal activity as per the law. This is the most responsible and brave moderation practice I see being practice at the moment, anywhere in the world. Purism deserves nothing but praise for it. Mastodon empowers every user to hear what they want and have nothing to do with anything they don't.

@booster @purism yeah because by this ad it sounds like they'd keep any app even if it was something like "isis membership" app.

@purism Maybe if you never heard anything else from them before on the matter but Purism has been very clear about reporting any and all illegal activity. Something an "Isis membership" app completely falls under. Perhaps reading the actual legal policies Purism posts might help you to better understand this.
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