Chat is a microblogging social network that promotes itself as a defender of "freedom of expression", with limited rules of moderation.
Like the Parler app, this alternative to Facebook and Twitter is used primarily in the United States by far-right people, white supremacists, believers in conspiracy theory QAnon and by neo-Nazis.
The far right's favorite social network
Gab was founded in 2016 for Andrew Torba, Trump supporter and self-described “conservative republican christian”. A pair of bag, Gab's mission is to facilitate freedom of expression online and where supporters of all ideologies are welcome.
Since its launch, the platform has been blocked by big tech companies. Apple blocked it for pornographic content and hate speech. Google did the same by removing the app from the Play Store. Incluso Stripe, PayPal and Godaddy expelled Gab for racist and anti-Semitic posts.
On 2018 took center stage as the social platform used by the shooter of the attack on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh to spread anti-Semitic messages, before killing 11 people.
But Gab's massive popularity came after Twitter and Facebook suspended Donald Trump's accounts for spreading lies and inciting violence.. From here, and after blocking the Parler app for the Great technology, the platform experienced a significant increase in users. In fact, It was the social network to which Donald Trump and his followers migrated.
For its creator, Gab is the most pro-privacy platform on the Internet, where they don't believe that “the answer to disagreements is censorship, but more dialogue and more debate”. Although those “disagreements” are hate speech and lies.
The alternative to Facebook and Twitter without moderation
Gab is a mix between Facebook and Twitter where users can post whatever they want. Your mission is “defend freedom of expression and individual freedom online for all people”.
Unlike other social networks, Postings that may be considered false or hateful are not restricted. Although it has rules that prohibit some types of posts, such as threats of violence and illegal pornography. In fact, they ensure that their work is “take steps to prevent and eliminate any illegal activity in our community”.
In Gab users can publish, calls “talks“, Until 300 characters. It also allows mute posts they consider offensive. Otherwise, offers the same as other social networks: leave comments, but “I like”, follow other users “Gabbers” and verify accounts. It also allows you to find trends, join groups, see the news section and more.
Something to highlight about the service is that it ensures not to sell your data. Instead, offer their payment service “Gave PRO” to fight what they consider “the tyranny of Silicon Valley”. These PRO members have several benefits, how to be verified, schedule posts, do not post ads, self-destruct posts, among others.
Characteristics
- Public “Gabs”, messages from 300 characters and speak your mind
- Edit Gabs and see transparently what was changed and when
- Mute words, users, hashtags and topics you don't want to see in your feed
- Follow others “Gabbers” from all over the world and make them follow you
- Vote for or against the Gabs you like or don't like
- React to Gabs with emojis
- Discover new people in categories like Art, News & Sports.
- Switch to dark mode to navigate at night
How “install” Gab and Android
Gab doesn't have an Android app, so it is not available on Google Play nor is there a current APK that you can use to install the application on your mobile phone. Instead, has a website that you can add to your home screen as an icon and that you can access as an app.
To do this, follow these steps:
- Launch the app “Chrome”.
- Abra Gab.com
- Touch the menu icon (3 dots in the upper right corner) and touch “Add to home screen”.
- You will be able to enter a name for the shortcut and then Chrome will add it to your home screen.
- Open the Gab app from your home screen.
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