WordPress.com has deplatormed those critical of Islam. I am very disappointed having been a contributor to the WordPress code in the distant past, and I have assisted in responsible disclosure of security vulnerabilities to them on a voluntary basis in the recent past. I did see it coming though.
While it would not be possible to restrict use of the WordPress source code which is publicly available and built by volunteers, and distributed at wordpress.org, its is “open source”. wordpress.com is very different. It is a commercial enterprise which has some free options, the codebase being very similar, but proprietary; and includes the hosting aspect as part of the package.
I am aware of 2 sites so far that have been taken down, with no warning Creeping Sharia and Muslim Statistics They were first brought to my attention in a tweet:
After 11 years, thousands of posts and countless death threats, it was the cowards at @wordpressdotcom and @automattic who shut us down and banned us from freely sharing information. They’d rather submit to the #sharia than uphold the values of freedom of expression and speech. pic.twitter.com/4aG6tEElAf
— Creeping Sharia (@creepingsharia) May 14, 2019
Looking at this tweet, it appears that this deplatforming action was due to a complaint from Pakistan regarding breaking Sharia law.
A few weeks ago Twitter Legal notified us that this tweet violated Pakistan’s (sharia) laws. @Wordpress notified us too…then they took our site down permanently. https://t.co/J0ywepp3Fh @michellemalkin #SiliconValleySharia pic.twitter.com/uUzuEZ9AUh
— Creeping Sharia (@creepingsharia) May 15, 2019
This is despite their terms of service in section 4 stating:
We do not have any control over those websites and are not responsible for their contents or their use.
You can always reach out to Automattic to express your disappointment politely on twitter at @automattic at their arbitrary deplatforming of anyone without providing clear reasoning, especially from a platform built mostly by volunteers.
I would suggest anyone using wordpress.com (not .org) or for that matter blogger, dump them immediately, and migrate to a non-managed host using the open source version at wordpress.com, I say non-managed host, as managed hosting services seem to be far more likely to be pressured by hate groups such as SPLC into removing services. Non-managed hosting services would include AWS, Linode and my favorite at the moment DigitalOcean (includes referral link).
You will also need to use your own domain name, as there is no mysite.wordpress.org as there is with the .com. there are many domain registrars to choose from, you can find a list here at a very useful site for wordpress users.
It’s fairly easy to manage your own WordPress blog, these sites all have extensive help documents, and surprisingly un-managed hosting services seem to have far less technical troubles than managed ones do. The WordPress open source community is vibrant. It might be helpful not to interact using politically sensitive profile names. I mention this as someone I sent there to get help came back telling me they were unhelpful and ignored him. When I checked, I was not surprised.
You can import content from your wordpress.com and blogger.com sites into open source wordpress. While I can’t get too involved in helping you out, if you have any issues, comment here, and I’ll point you in the right direction.
Golden rule when managing your own sites and blogs: keep it simple (20 plugins is not OK and use their default themes unless you have programming skills), keep regular backups, and put them somewhere safe.
David Stephenson says
I was wondering why I did not get my Creeping Sharia digest this morning.
Very upsetting that the truth is being criminalized and deplatformed at every turn.
Leslie Fish says
Well, lets go shopping for better carriers!
C T says
Deplatforming is the book burning of this generation. Print media was a major platform to spread ideas back in those distant years before the internet.
lovefreedom79 says
I agree with Mr. Stephenson’s sentiments.
Incredibly agitating and annoying. As well as irresponsible.
Shirley Ann says
So, I guess the Free Flow of Ideas & Ideals is No Longer Acceptable, unless those Ideas & Ideals are Acceptable to Countries like Pakistan!
Dave Catleugh says
So where have you moved to?
marc says
best to follow them here for now https://twitter.com/creepingsharia
CRUSADER says
But, Marc,
That’d be like SINNING !
I’ve sworn off social media….
—————————————
7 Deadly Sins of Social Media :
Lust – Tinder
Gluttony – Yelp
Greed – LinkedIn
Sloth – Netflix
Pride – Instagram
Envy – Facebook
Wrath – Twitter
marc says
You don’t need a twitter account to view, I don’t have one, I was banned 3 years ago.
gravenimage says
Thanks for that link, Marc.
Niemoller says
This is really disturbing. I saw WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg speak about 10 years ago and he said WordPress was a blog for anyone, even communists and nazis.
Now, apparently, concerned people who want to speak out after 9/11 and thousands of other Islamofascist terrorist attacks and injustices are no longer welcome at the now Orwellian WordPress platform.
marc says
Yup, at one of my first WordCamps, I think it was him that said that, but he might have been (misleadingly) talking about the opensource version, which they could never stop you using.
Niemoller says
I think it’s fair to say Mullenweg meant all WordPress versions. He spoke about free speech as a right, not dependent on which platform.
Since Creeping Sharia was apparently using the free basic version with “wordpress” still in the address, it would be interesting to know if WordPress would have banned a paid subscription, lol.
marc says
We use a paid version of akismet here, so let’s see how that goes, there are options such as https://perishablepress.com/wordpress-ultimate-comment-blacklist/ which could easily be built on, might be a better solution, be a shame if his product was bettered in that way with some simple free opensource solution.
Archiv Sites says
If you look for deleted sites take a look at archive.org or archive.is
Often you can find them.
John Allan says
So it’s now WordPressIslam.
Ashley says
This is distressing news.
I’ve noticed that the writers here often cite Creeping Sharia as the source for their posts. Now that rich source has been shut down.
Sad times indeed.
CRUSADER says
I first came across the concept of “Creeping Shari’ah”
from Creeping Sharia.
I had also liked going to Counter Jihad Report in the past….
CRUSADER says
I actually copied off the CJR library from its bookshelf!
Added some great titles to my book collection in my office, by the way!
(Ahem! That’s for those who think I do not read as a counter-jihad-er “scholar”)
I’d take some book titles from Robert Spencer’s book shelf,
and also some from David Wood, in order to add to my library,
but for some reason they are much harder to decipher on screen….
😉
Yohanan says
Not only against counter-jihad sites. WordPress-com auttomatic has a dubious record of participating in suppression of speech and protest in many countries. Here in Israel they closed Hebrew blogs protesting corruption in our governmental social services family justice system in Feb 2017 (the ongoing trial of Lori Shem Tov, and Att. Zvi Zer.)
CRUSADER says
Alternatives?
thebigW says
“The WordPress open source community is vibrant. It might be helpful not to interact using politically sensitive profile names. I mention this as someone I sent there to get help came back telling me they were unhelpful and ignored him.”
Prolly ’cause a lot of the “community” there is Middle Eastern an’ Paki (either from there or livin’ in OUR lands).
marc says
No, not that many, mostly western, hindu and chinese names, politics and religion are just not discussed there, using a nickname as they did (similar to) “JailHillary” or for that matter “JailTrump” is just not going to impress anyone there, “noobieeWPuser” would get you a lot of assistance.
CRUSADER says
I’ll keep that ( “noobieeWPuser” ) in mind !
That was going to be my second choice, after all….
Shoulda with it.
CRUSADER says
thebigW ~
“Prolly” ??
Is that Australian lingo, mate?
Or is that North Idahoan?
😉
myshariamoor says
“Prolly” (‘probably’) – A chiefly British feminized form!
Knew 3 British women who used it during the ’90s …NONE were ‘toffs’, tho’ 1 was STEM/professional.
Dabigragu says
What I find interesting is many who have been taken down on websites are still bowing to Facebook by having Facebook’s many “Follow us on Facebook” ads on their sites.
CRUSADER says
!!!!
a …a … kismet ?
Creeping Sharia was always good for a reference.
Hopefully their wonderful collection of cartoons will shift elsewhere.
Also, what’s the deal with CounterJihadReport?
It has this written:
”
Protected Blog
This site is marked private by its owner. If you would like to view it,
you’ll need two things:
A WordPress.com account. Don’t have an account?
All you need is an email address and password — register here!
Permission from the site owner. Once you’ve created an account,
log in and revisit this screen to request an invite.
If you already have both of these, great!
”
Gone Missing from the Freely Available:
https://creepingsharia.wordpress.com/mohammed-cartoon-collection/
https://counterjihadreport.com
gravenimage says
Huh–this is weird. I used to check out the Counter Jihad Report quite frequently. But you are right–now it’s private. That has probably cut down on the site’s traffic.
Steve Andrews says
Creeping sharia? CREEPY SHARIA!
Flavius Claudius Iulianus says
Back in the day, I warned people about building their business on other people’s platforms and software. (Nothing is for free.) Social media is even worse. But people’s heads were turned by flashy sites and the promise of a cheap, easy implementation. And still now, a new social media platform shows up and people are falling over themselves to build their presence on these platforms.
I know it’s easy for me to say with my knowledge of HTML, etc. but I agree with Matt Drudge. He says, go back to the basic website. Look at Drudge’s site. It’s pure content and no flash. The formatting is … not that great. But he has unbelievable traffic after years of offering a consistent news aggregator. Quality content is king.
CRUSADER says
Even if something is free, you are still have “bought” it!
“Caveat Emptor” = the principle that the buyer alone is responsible for checking the quality and suitability of goods before a purchase is made.
Rush, the band, had a song:
“Something for Nothing”
Oh you don’t get something for nothing
You don’t get freedom for free
You won’t get wise
With the sleep still in your eyes
No matter what your dreams might be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78yioWJhUJA
CRUSADER says
You are still the buyer.
You still have bought something.
DHazard says
These self appointed “allies” of Muslims are accomplices to murder. The longer Islam is allowed to exist in the West ONLY under it’s false, manufactured image, the longer violence and murder will continue in it’s name. Or we can just go on with the daily body body count, courtesy of jihad, and not be called an Islamophobe. Public image trumps integrity and people die, but not the sons and daughters of the allies.
Ashley says
I know nil about computer technology. But I’ve seen Robert and other writers cite interesting sources such as Creeping Sharia for topic material.
Jihad Watch is fortunate to have tech guru, marc, on board. I know this site faces constant attack.
I wonder what platform Bare Naked Islam uses.
https://barenakedislam.com/
I only read here, but it is just wrong to shut down a site for exposing reality and truth.
CRUSADER says
It isn’t ISLAMOPHOBIC when they really ARE trying to kill you!
Do not fear being labeled an ‘Islamophobe.’
Winston Churchill was once accused of being a ‘Naziphobe.’
BARE NAKED ISLAM reminds us of good solid stances.
BNI also utilizes “twitter”.
===================
Islam is NOT a religion of peace, nor does Islam mean peace. Islam means submission.
Most people are simply unaware that Islam is NOT just another religion but a totalitarian political cult-like ideology, which compels its followers into blind obedience, teaches intolerance, brutality and locks all Muslims and non-Muslims in a struggle deriving directly from the 7th century nomadic, predatory, Bedouin culture.
Islam means “submission” to the will of Allah and the teachings as depicted in the Qur’an which include jihad – the genocidal slaughter of infidels by the sword, killing by beheading, intolerance of other religions, as well as forcing submission to Islam. The ultimate goal of jihad is the domination of Islam over the entire world.
In Islam, one is considered “moderate” if one supports the goals of jihad, if not the tactics. Those who totally reject the violent teachings of Islam are considered apostates of Islam and as such, are condemned to death.
Moderate Muslims are peaceful “in spite of Islam,” not because of it. The “religion of peace” is a concept the West is eager to embrace – all in the name of political correctness – refusing to believe that a major world religion poses such a devastating threat to humanity .
This blog is designed to show you the dark side of Islam that the West does not want you to see. The Islam that Western media refuse to show you. The Islam that is slowly but surely changing the West. You may feel uncomfortable looking at this blog. You should. You will feel anger and disgust that our leaders do not understand Islam when it comes to the motives that drive our enemies to commit suicide for their ideology.
Look at the photos, watch the videos, most of which come right out of the Muslim world. Understand that elements of Sharia law are creeping into our daily lives under shelter of religious freedom. Listen and learn about the real Islam, then tell your family and friends.
https://barenakedislam.com/about/
KWJ says
Great comment. Sums it up concisely and in no uncertain terms. They can run from the truth but they can’t hide from its consequences.
Bare Naked Islam has had a lot of local “news” that doesn’t get in mainstream newspapers. Things that show Muslims being hateful or weird. I forgot where, but 2 years ago those Somalian men terrorized Linden Heights, Ohio for two days driving around wildly, creepy remarks to a woman in her yard, more craziness at the lake…something that should have made mainstream news considering they’ll use someone’s video of some racist remark. Those two days were a much bigger deal. And recently, terrorizing an amusement park.
But most of the public doesn’t know about these things. The reality is dark indeed.
gravenimage says
BNI is a great site.
abad says
I’m sure that Tlaib, Omar and AOC had something to do with it.
gravenimage says
Actually, social media deplatforming those critical of Islam predates the election of these thugs.
Lawrence says
This is discrimination based on religion and for that reason is IMO a violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Lydia Church says
It’s just a matter of time.
The walls are closing in.
Some may think I’ve signed off to fatalism or whatever.
I just know what lays ahead.
“The lamps are going out all over Europe, we shall not see them lit again in our life-time”,
~British Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Grey
This was written not just before WWII, but even before WWI. It fits them both, and now again perfectly.
The same pattern in history. Only this time for the world.
I don’t take any of this lightly. Every time I post that quote it stings my eyes to think of what is coming.
But usually people don’t listen. They think they can change things. It is a good thing to try. It’s really hard to win if you don’t try. But this time it’s different. All of Bible prophesy is being fulfilled. A global tyranny is one of the items. There’s no getting around it.
Even if you don’t believe me, just consider this question below:
******** If you knew you only had a few years to live, a decade at best, what would you do differently?
Do it now, while you still have time.
If it involves starting a family, please, please reconsider.
I am 100% against abortion.
But there are other ways to avoid things and now is the time to do it when it comes to that.
Don’t ask me to go into detail. I’m sure you’ve heard enough on JW by now, and the tyranny may have a totally different flavor but the results are the same.
You may want to shoot the messenger now, but one day you will thank me!
Lydia Church says
And ironically, that deplatforming of ‘creeping sharia’ is exactly an example of… creeping sharia!
gravenimage says
Lydia Church cited:
“The lamps are going out all over Europe, we shall not see them lit again in our life-time”,
~British Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Grey
………………………
Lydia, the truth is that our parents, grandparents and great grandparents *did* relight those lamps, albeit at cost.
We are *not* living under Fascism now.
In the same way, we can take a strong stance against Islam.
David M says
The banning of Alex Jones, Milo, Paul Joseph Watson, Gavin Mcinnes & Laura Loomer was just a test run for what is coming in the future. They are going to roll out the Chinese social score in the west as well, they will purge all conservatives from the major social media companies.
elee says
They’ll still permit the exact same content, Verse of the Sword and all, as long as it’s posted by a Muslim with approval. It’s only hatespeech if it’s posted by someone who has a problem with killing all the kafirs.
KWJ says
Has anyone gotten an answer about the Pakistan complaints on Tweets? Pakistan doesn’t run our laws nor Twitter’s rules. Why are they even sending that notice to people? Twitter needs to answer that. It appears to get are doing it to Canadians where their anti-free speech resolution was pushed by Pakistanis.
So social media is prostrating for a country that is assassination central and many false and/or unproven blasphemy charges result in murder by vigilantes or other sick people.
Either people are easily intimidated or they just like money so much.
Existential issues cannot worry about hurting someone’s feelings. The big picture is more important.
gravenimage says
Thanks for mentioning this–it is especially grotesque. As though we should care what is banned in Pakistan.
KWJ says
Grotesque indeed. Twitter isn’t obligated to send Canadians that Pakistani blasphemy notice of complaint. Twitter is aiding and abetting them. Their law codes are not Canada’s. An ex-Muslim Saudi-Canadian posted a photo of a Muslim woman in an abaya and niqab, made a negative comment about it and got that Pakistani complaint notice.
I didn’t imagine we would be dealing with this and a religion in the 21st century, no less totalitarian globalists who want worldwide socialism. We need another Smedly Butler.
thehermit says
Off topic I know, but perhaps Robert can follow this up….
We have an election in Australia on saturday.
Anne Aly aka Azza Mahmoud Fawzi Hosseini Ali el Serougi
holds the seat of Cowan in Western Australia.
Aly is the first female federal parliamentarian of Muslim faith in Australia.
She is a pro blasphemy law advocate and the leader of her party,
Bill Shorten has stated that he will beef up section 18c of the Anti
Discrimination Act (referring to hate speech)
I have no doubt that if Labour win the election, and it appears they will, they will
amend 18c which will be the end of free speech in Australia.
A vote for Labour is a vote to end free speech.
gravenimage says
Very disturbing, Hermit.
the hermit says
Ill get it right this time…..why arent my comments being posted….
gravenimage says
If you are having trouble posting you can contact Marc at the “Contact Us” box at the right hand side of the page. He has been very helpful to me when I have had posting problems.
marc says
just delayed for manual moderation, if you are coming from a new location, or a new or changed name or email, or you post too many links or some spammy words or use ALL CAPS, it has too wait till i’m free to check them, I only do this a couple of times a day, but it shouldn’t happen too often.
the hermit says
Anti blasphemy laws in Australia will be created with the return of the Labour Party to power in saturdays election. Shorten has stated he will beef up section 18c of thr Anti Discrimination Act, courtesy of islamic anne aly..mp for Cowan, WA….
A vote for Labour is a vote for anti blasphemy laws….
Orson Olson says
How Owellian: blasphemy laws in Aussie-land are termed “anti-blasphemy” – a concept alien to modern western freedom m
the hermit says
My mistake…delete anti….
gravenimage says
I knew what you meant, Hermit.
Az gal says
Pathetic. Shame on WordPress.
Shea says
The Muslim Issue was the first one to go. and how do you back up your blog?
marc says
Blogspot https://support.google.com/blogger/answer/41387?hl=en
WordPress.com https://en.support.wordpress.com/export/
Wordpress.org https://updraftplus.com/ or any of the other many options
gravenimage says
Shea, I believe The Muslim Issue just has a presence on Twitter now:
https://twitter.com/TheMuslimIssue
Jedothek says
It would be good if someone were to tell us whether the site allows anti-Christian content, such as the sentiments of Richard Carrier, Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris etc. (I’m technically hopeless and wouldn’t know how to do the search).
marc says
https://www.google.com/search?q=aithiest+blogs+on+wordpress.com
myshariamoor says
@Marc … *Yawn*
Was BANNED by WordPress 3 years ago merely for thoughtfully commenting here at JW!
So, if U can read this, welcome to the CLUB, ‘Code Monkey!
marc says
I don’t have banning logs from 3 years ago, but if you do have trouble, you can contact me using the “contact us” on the side bar, WP have no control over that.
gravenimage says
Hadn’t Jihad Watch used to use Word Press as their commenting system in years past?
marc says
yes, we still use akismet which belongs to automattic, who own wp.com, I have a few enterprise accounts with them, we can live without it, but I’d rather they made the first move.
Choice America says
pretty sad state of affairs I’d say,…..
ronald says
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it is from wordpress.com too.
Hope it will not blocked