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In reply to the discussion: I went to Parler to check out the claims about requiring a ss number [View all]mathematic
(1,431 posts)24. You deceptively mishighlighted that.
If you choose to join our influencer network, we may ask for
information that can be used to verify your identity, such as a copy of your government-issued
photo identification, and information that can be used to facilitate the redemption of virtual
items or payments, such as your Social Security number (SSN) or your tax identification number.
They collect that information from influencers only, not regular users, and so that they can handle payments. The pdf you link says it's for tax purposes and that they may file forms with the IRS.
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I went to Parler to check out the claims about requiring a ss number [View all]
revmclaren
Nov 2020
OP
The same people who complain to the heavens about taxes are more than willing to hand over
Yavin4
Nov 2020
#31
The reason Parler would need that info is that it's a program that involves getting paid
mr_lebowski
Nov 2020
#3
Many people are saying exactly that ... like everyone I speak to about it ...
mr_lebowski
Nov 2020
#13
None of them seem to know Parler is a French word. Remember Freedom Fries? . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Nov 2020
#17
They also spent years saying electronic voting machines were completely safe . . . .
ET Awful
Nov 2020
#37
I fought giving that info to my bank. I sure as hell won't give it to the grifter network.
usaf-vet
Nov 2020
#18
pretty sure the application must be submitted in crayon (the uneaten one)...
bringthePaine
Nov 2020
#19
I heard Parler was created to build a database of Trump supporters that the Biden administration....
Chakaconcarne
Nov 2020
#23
That wasn't deceptive. It would have been deceptive if they had not quoted the whole sentence,
pnwmom
Nov 2020
#38
Oh, please PLEASE someone publish the info!.. WikiLeaks if you're listening! NT :
SayItLoud
Nov 2020
#26
... for a moment you had me thinking you have to be a member of the SS to join Parler...(n/t)
JPbelgium
Nov 2020
#29
And the sad thing is, not only are they gullible enough to dive into this grift...
BobTheSubgenius
Nov 2020
#45