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JSON Baumgartner
@jasonbaumgartne
This is hilarious. Andrew Torba, who claims to be for "uncensored content" is censoring content for new users to Gab. When a new user logs into Gab, the home view defaults to only showing Andrew's posts and what he reposts. This must be that "free speech" he raves about.
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JSON Baumgartner
@jasonbaumgartne
It looks like a change in Gab code has broken Gab. The public feed is no longer available or viewable for new users. You only see what Torba reblogs. (Unless I'm missing something obvious -- I can't find a way to see global posts).
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JSON Baumgartner
@jasonbaumgartne
When a new user joins gab, that user defaults to following two other users -- Andrew Torba and Gab. The home timeline appears to show posts of only the people you follow. Joining groups allows you to view what other people are writing about in those groups, but this entire...
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JSON Baumgartner
@jasonbaumgartne
... setup is antithetical to Andrew Torba's definition of "free speech" since the content of other users is hidden from view unless you follow them. This sets up extreme echo chambers because you have to choose the people and groups you wish to follow.
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