MailChimp confirms that it terminated accounts of Alex Jones and Infowars

[Julian Englis]

Source: Media Matters

Update: In a statement to Media Matters, MailChimp confirmed it has removed the accounts for Infowars, citing "hateful content":

MailChimp doesn’t generally comment on individual users or accounts, but we’ll make an exception today. MailChimp notified Infowars that their accounts have been terminated for violating our Terms of Service, which make it clear that we don’t allow people to use our platform to disseminate hateful content.

We take our responsibility to our customers and employees seriously. The decision to terminate this account was thoughtfully considered and is in line with our company’s values.

After Stitcher, Apple, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube all removed Alex Jones and Infowars, Alex Jones aired a shot of a document during a live stream showing that MailChimp removed him "effective immediately" because his account "is in violation of our Terms of Use."

Read more: https://www.mediamatters.org/blog/2018/08/07/alex-jones-shows-document-saying-hes-also-been-removed-mailchimp/220922

[apnu]

1. Well I guess its time for Jones to host is own list server

Oh boy, what fun that will be for him.

[The Mouth]

2. "Freedom of the press is limited to those who own one"

Attributed to Ben Franklin, amongst others.

[Javaman]

3. and your point? nt

[Dave Starsky]

4. I guess it's time to rerun this relevant xkcd.

It is so often forgotten, but it obviously can't be reposted enough.

[The Mouth]

5. That Jones and other nutters don't have a leg to stand on.

If you're going to spew such crap, no one is obligated to give you a platform.

It's funny how quickly the cons cry 'censorship' and 'first amendment' as soon as *they* are the ones getting 'censored'