Numerous neo-Nazis, white supremacists, and militia members use an alternative social media platform which has made headlines for its links to mass shooters and neo-Nazi terrorists. In 2022, a user of the site was arrested on hate crime charges in a large operation that included officers from seven law enforcement agencies and responders from two federal agencies. The user published numerous threatening and violent posts directed against the LGBTQ community on the site.
One of the platform's financial objectives is to create a parallel economy independent of major banks. Numerous businesses operate on its platform. Additionally, Bitcoin, checks, and major credit cards can be used to make donations and purchases in the site's store.
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Platform Solicits Funds Via Major Credit Cards
On the site, donations and store purchases can be made via Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Despite previous claims that Visa has deplatformed the site, the credit card still appears as a payment option in the online store.
Platform Solicits Funds Via Bitcoin, Check
The platform's CEO is a major advocate of Bitcoin. In a tab at the bottom of the site's home page, users are directed to the site's Bitcoin wallet address.
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