Unintended Consequences of Deplatforming: A Study of Parler After the Capitol Attack

The text discusses the unintended consequences of deplatforming, focusing on a study of the social media site Parler and its suspension after the January 6, 2021 United States Capitol attack. The study found that while deplatforming decreased harmful activity on Parler, it led to an increase in activity on other fringe sites, offsetting the intended impact. This suggests that deplatforming actions may not effectively reduce harmful content as online hate groups are quick to migrate to other platforms. The findings emphasize the need for multi-platform coordination in enforcement actions to prevent harmful content from spreading.

• Deplatforming refers to the banning of individuals, communities, or entire websites spreading misinformation or hate speech
• A study focused on the impact of deplatforming on the social media site Parler after the Capitol attack
• Deplatforming decreased harmful activity on Parler but led to an increase in activity on other fringe sites, offsetting the intended impact
• The study suggests the need for multi-platform coordination in enforcement actions to prevent harmful content from spreading