Parler might be a Russian operation

[AZ8theist]

Interesting read. If true, the Mercers are guilty of Treason.

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2021/1/10/2007989/-Parler-might-just-be-a-Russian-op

[roamer65]

1. I've thought that for a bit.

One of the reasons I didn’t go over there to take a look.

Really did have the feel of either a FBI honeypot or a Russian agitprop operation.

If it comes up again on Russian servers, that will confirm it.

[SunSeeker]

2. Calling AG Garland!

Investigate the Mercers!

[Jon King]

3. I posted a few hours ago about the CEOs Russian wife...

Something stinks here. The CEO said he met a Russian girl and married her 3 years ago. She is young and from pictures, very beautiful. Then shortly after they meet, he and Mercer start Parler.

My hunch is she was a Russian agent and was used as bait for this guy. Parler has all the signs of a long term Russian operation.

[ancianita]

4. You're probably right about Mukhutdinova. Russia doesn't allow travel for "vacations."

They're here as insurgents. Dual passport oligarchs like Deripaska are here for the same reason.

[orangecrush]

5. Red Sparrow

Honeypot.

[Locrian]

6. wow - goldmine

This HAS to at least be a scam - what kind of sucker do you need to be to sign up for this on a social media platform?

Influencer Network Information. Unlike other platforms, Parler allows you to monetize your content, following, and goodwill. As part of that, the law requires us to collect certain pieces of personally identifiable information. Specifically, in addition to identification information (see above under “verification” for our collection and treatment of identifying information), we collect information on form W-9 as required by the IRS. We are required to do this in order to facilitate the receipt by you of payments earned on Parler. However, we store that information in secure, encrypted form. We never share it, sell it, or use it in any way other than for purposes of legal compliance.

[wnylib]

7. This does not read like something

written by someone whose first language is English. Even the legalese-sounding English that you have to agree to at most sites does not read like this. The phrasing is off. It is stilted while at the same time attempting to sound friendly and informal.

[yardwork]

9. People sent their driver licenses, social security numbers, tax IDs, and photos to register!

I am stunned but I don't know why I should be - we already know how STUPID and GULLIBLE millions of Americans have proven themselves to be.

[TexasBushwhacker]

8. If they got W9 info

That would imply that ever user that made more than $600 will get a 1099, with a copy going to the IRS!

[Duppers]

11. K & R