Ask HN: Hosting for Free-Speech Websites?

#1

Post by secretcombos » Wed, Jan 20, 2021, 12:36 AM UTC

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?

Re: Ask HN: Hosting for Free-Speech Websites?

#2

Post by sthshtsrths » Wed, Jan 20, 2021, 12:42 AM UTC

I think we need to move to decentralized platforms. The violent left is growing more nazi by the day.

Re: Ask HN: Hosting for Free-Speech Websites?

#3

Post by h2odragon » Wed, Jan 20, 2021, 12:48 AM UTC

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-...

Re: Ask HN: Hosting for Free-Speech Websites?

#4

Post by secretcombos » Wed, Jan 20, 2021, 1:02 AM UTC

h2odragon wrote: post #3

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-...

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.

Re: Ask HN: Hosting for Free-Speech Websites?

#5

Post by core-questions » Wed, Jan 20, 2021, 1:26 AM UTC

h2odragon wrote: post #3

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-...

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

Re: Ask HN: Hosting for Free-Speech Websites?

#6

Post by Bjartr » Wed, Jan 20, 2021, 4:38 AM UTC

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

Re: Ask HN: Hosting for Free-Speech Websites?

#7

Post by h2odragon » Wed, Jan 20, 2021, 5:15 AM UTC

core-questions wrote: post #5

h2odragon wrote: post #3

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-...

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

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