Ask HN: Hosting for Free-Speech Websites?

Posted by secretcombos on Tuesday January 19, 2021 @07:36PM
from the ask-hn dept.

I plan on running an alt-news website that is political in nature, but I'm concerned about growing censorship and deplatforming on the web. If I don't want to host the site myself, where can I get reliable service?

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Re:Ask HN: Hosting for Free-Speech Websites? by h2odragon on Tuesday January 19, 2021 @07:48PM (#25841173)

I've been a long time fan of nearlyfreespeech; if you're not actually overstepping laws they'll probably at least tolerate you.

https://blog.nearlyfreespeech.net/2021/01/19/free-speech-in-...

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Re:Ask HN: Hosting for Free-Speech Websites? by secretcombos on Tuesday January 19, 2021 @08:02PM (#25841261)

I've never heard of NearlyFreeSpeech championing a cause or making a stand for anything or anyone. I assume their brand name refers to price, not political/constitutional stance.

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Re:Ask HN: Hosting for Free-Speech Websites? by core-questions on Tuesday January 19, 2021 @08:26PM (#25841449)

The post you linked to literally explains that they're not really a free speech site in any meaningful sense.

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Re:Ask HN: Hosting for Free-Speech Websites? by h2odragon on Wednesday January 20, 2021 @12:15AM (#25842812)

I could be happier with it but compare that to the deal you're gonna get anywhere else. "trumpist" hosting sounds like a growth industry, but what will you be allowed to say there?

theres no place for nudist nazi buddhist grow tips and gun running anymore

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Re:Ask HN: Hosting for Free-Speech Websites? by Bjartr on Tuesday January 19, 2021 @11:38PM (#25842640)

Perhaps https://www.orangewebsite.com/offshore-hosting.php ?

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