Rumble has existed since 2013 – long before the most recent controversies over Silicon Valley's handling of controversial or false content. Rumble's rise highlights a growing ecosystem of smaller social media services that are becoming a haven for Republicans fed up with Silicon Valley. Conservatives have long accused tech companies of being biased against them — often based on specious evidence. Researchers also have warned the alternative social media companies are rife with misinformation. Conservatives flocking to these new services say the major companies have gone too far in labeling or otherwise limiting the spread of false election content on their services.

Source: Washington Post November 16, 2020 14:13 UTC