RePlatform Conference in Las Vegas
The RePlatform conference in Las Vegas brought together a mix of anti-vaccine activists, Trump supporters, and Christian conservatives to discuss building an 'uncancellable' future. The event faced financial issues with Stripe freezing their account, leading to alternative payment processor GabPay stepping in. The conference highlighted a community looking to create a 'freedom economy' separate from mainstream institutions.
Key Points
- Alternative payment processor GabPay stepped in to help the conference when Stripe froze their account
- The event emphasized building a 'freedom economy' separate from mainstream institutions
- Participants included anti-vaccine activists, Trump supporters, and Christian conservatives
Pros
- Promotes discussion on building an 'uncancellable' future
- Highlights alternative financial options for certain communities
- Encourages entrepreneurship within conservative-focused businesses
Cons
- Involvement of far-right connections like GabPay and VDARE
- Promotion of divisive narratives and conspiracy theories
- Risk of enabling hate speech and extremist ideologies