Parler has been removed from the Google Play Store for content violations

Parler's sudden disappearance comes hours after a blunt ultimatum from the Apple App Store: moderate your platform or leave.

What you need to know

Parler has been suspended from Google Play, pending improvements to its moderation system.
The social media network has been the source of much criticism after Trump supporters and QAnon conspiracy theorists flocked to the platform.
Apple is giving Parler 24 hours to address complaints regarding the content and moderation of its network or be banned from the App Store, but it appears Google is suspending first and then asking for changes to be let back in.

It has been a very busy week for social media news! President Trump got permanently banned from Twitter earlier this afternoon after being suspended indefinitely from Facebook and Instagram yesterday, and earlier today, Apple issued a warning to the social media network that right-wing users have flocked to over the last few months, Parler.

Parler has been the source of much criticism and scrutiny in recent months, in large part due to the lax moderation policies it has. While Facebook, Twitter, and most major social platforms have been cracking down on the spread of election misinformation, Parler has not, and Parler was also the platform where a fair amount of the planning and communication around Wednesday's violent storming of the Unites States Capitol took place.

Earlier today, Apple issued serious accusations against Parler, blaming it for failing to stop the attack on the Capitol and continuing to allow further dangerous activities to be planned.

"We have received numerous complaints regarding objectionable content in your Parler service, accusations that the Parler app was used to plan, coordinate, and facilitate the illegal activities in Washington D.C. on January 6, 2021 that led (among other things) to loss of life, numerous injuries, and the destruction of property. The app also appears to continue to be used to plan and facilitate yet further illegal and dangerous activities."

Apple sent a rather lengthy letter to Parler demanding improvements to the way it moderates its platform within 24 hours, or else Apple would remove Parler from the Apple App Store. Apparently, Google has the same concerns, but rather than give Parler a grace period to get its act together, Google Play has suspended the app immediately until it better policies its app.

Given how many changes would be needed to get Parler back up to snuff in terms of moderation and content policies, there's no way to tell when or if the app will return to Google Play.

Source: androidcentral

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