Trump moving to Gab would be interesting both for the effect it would have on Twitter’s valuation and on the media profile of Gab as a Twitter-like service. Trump would have the ‘pull’ to draw attention to Gab and the media would feel themselves compelled to cover it.
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Somehow though, Twitter remains so we can enjoy the friendly discourse on the hashtag #KillWhites
I think something like that would be a tipping point for Gab.
Trump signs up. His most active (often non-tech) followers follow. The media pundits have to be there. Their media outlets follow. Who's missing? The companies that have "social media strategies" don't matter.. but you can be sure the social media consultants will have to follow.
Wasn't Gab.ai made by an HNer who got booted from YC or something? I don't quite remember the full story, but I think it started when he called someone a cuckold or something?
I'm honestly surprised that Gab hasn't officially tried to persuade Trump to move over yet. Or that other alternative platforms (like Minds) haven't done the same. For a free speech Twitter alternative that wants mass appeal, getting the US president to move over would be like winning the lottery.
