Robert Spencer, best selling author and director of Jihad Watch, has had his Patreon account disabled. Mr Spencer sent out a Tweet earlier today explaining:
“I’ve been axed from Patreon, without explanation, warning or notice — no doubt as part of the ongoing efforts of the Left to deny all platforms to those who reject its agenda.”
I've been axed from Patreon, without explanation, warning or notice — no doubt as part of the ongoing efforts of the Left to deny all platforms to those who reject its agenda. To those who supported me there, thank you, and I'm sorry we couldn't follow through on plans. pic.twitter.com/rJ8kaUNqYI
— Robert Spencer (@jihadwatchRS) August 14, 2018
Patreon’s official Twitter page responded to Mr Spencer blaming the decision on MasterCard saying, “We emailed you earlier today which explained that unfortunately Mastercard required us to remove your account. You replied to us but if you have further questions we’re happy to keep emailing.”
“I replied to you by asking for an explanation,” Mr Spencer responded. “Why did Mastercard require you to remove the account? On what grounds was it removed? What rule am I accused of violating? Why was there no appeal or recourse?”
I replied to you by asking for an explanation. You didn’t answer. Why did MasterCard require you to remove the account? On what grounds was it removed? What rule am I accused of violating? Why was there no appeal or recourse? https://t.co/3dhCZ4pyVA
— Robert Spencer (@jihadwatchRS) August 15, 2018
Mr Spencer went on to say, “Since I didn’t have a MasterCard on the account, why did they have a say? Do they own Patreon? What are their requirements exactly, and how did I transgress them? You haven’t given me any reason.”
Yes, since I didn’t have a MasterCard on the account, why did they have a say? Do they own @Patreon? What are their requirements exactly, and how did I transgress them? You haven’t given me any reason. Is it because I am defamed and falsely accused by @SPLCenter? https://t.co/X0YuCKEYM4
— Robert Spencer (@jihadwatchRS) August 15, 2018
How long before credit cards and banks refuse service to you and I based on our political ideology?
Brittany Pettibone rightly warned, “Censorship starts with banning us from private utilities like Twitter, Facebook and Youtube, but it ends with them banning us from our Internet providers, cell phone carriers, private bank accounts, etc. Anyone who thinks I’m being hyperbolic, have a look at Europe: Martin Sellner has been de-platformed from 12 private bank accounts in 2018 alone.”
Twitter reacts:
MasterCard has today BANNED Robert Spencer @jihadwatchRS
As a result he's been banned on Patreon as well since they use MasterCard.
What is going on?
First big tech, now the banks are banning Conservatives too!!!@realDonaldTrump
— PeterSweden (@PeterSweden7) August 15, 2018
So @Mastercard runs @Patreon, what reasons did they give you to terminate @jihadwatchRS account? He provides facts which people who disagree with him can't refute. Better have some damn good reason but we all know you don't.
— Phil?
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(@theonly_phil_j) August 15, 2018
They aren't. Patreon is another far left run company full of islamphiles and sjws.
They just use the @Mastercard excuse to have what used to be called "plausible deniability".— Duckman (@CptnDuckman) August 15, 2018
Don't you think you need to tell all your clients that credit card companies have a veto over your services? Ethics require you to do that.
Tell your clients NOW. @LauraLoomer @jihadwatchRS https://t.co/LIXFkJBx4Z—
Wow.
Does @Patreon @PatreonSupport think everyone will just forget this? This is insane. These companies just keep kicking themselves into a political hornets nest and I don’t think they’re capable of realizing it.
— Liz (@SaveWest1) August 15, 2018
