Why do I see this claim that private companies refusing Parler service somehow has "silenced Conservative voices"? It's pretty facile on the face of it. No conservatives have been banned from social media for being conservative...

> we've effectively silenced tens of millions in response.

Let’s be honest, exactly 0 people have been “silenced” on either the left or right. The fact both Stormfront and Daily Stormer are still online attests to the fact that in the modern world it is not possible to “silence” anyone at all.

And while a violent fringe may complain about how loud their megaphone is now, everyone still has their soapbox. We’re here on HN using one right now.

> Currently, however, only one side's ideas are being banned; even if they don't call for violence, only if they "make people angry".

> With and estimated ~200 protestors entering the building, we've effectively silenced tens of millions in response.

Last time I checked, right-wing ideas haven't been banned from social media. Unless you're conflating those who hold extremist views and mainstream views under one category, which is a dangerous and counterproductive classification.