Most CTH readers are likely aware of the term “deplatforming.” Unfortunately, the big tech control mechanism to shut down speech & assembly has now arrived on our doorstep.
One week after the 2020 presidential election, The Conservative Treehouse received the following notification:
…”given the incompatibility between your site’s content and our terms, you need to find a new hosting provider and must migrate the site by Wednesday, December 2nd.
What does this mean? It means CTH is being kicked-off the WordPress website hosting platform because the content of our research and discussion does not align with the ideology of those who define what is acceptable speech and what is not.
What was our violation? After ten years of brutally honest discussion, opinion, deep research and crowdsourcing work -with undeniable citations on the events we outline- there is no cited violation of any term of service because CTH has never violated one.
The WordPress company is not explaining the reason for deplatforming because there is no justifiable reason for it. At the same time, they are bold in their position. Perhaps this is the most alarming part; and everyone should pay attention. They don’t care.
Truthful assembly is now the risk. CTH is now too big; with a site reach of 500,000 to a million unique readers each day; and with well over 200,000 subscribers; our assembly is too large, too influential, and presents a risk… we guard the flickering flame.
Ten years of work assembling a library of factual citations and explanations of those discoveries, positions CTH to be a leading force in the rebel alliance push-back. [Heck, that’s why this place was started… that was our purpose: “The Truth Has No Agenda.”] However, that also makes us a target; hence the deplatforming.
Accepting -at its core- this move is all about politics, this is yet another reference point in the tenuous nature of where we stand. There’s no hate-speech on this website; there’s no graphic, violent, foul or abusive speech here. The ‘content‘ of the Treehouse is the same discussion that happens around your kitchen table or back porch discussion with friends. We would never cheapen or insult that conversation with vulgarity because that’s not who we are… because that’s not who our nation is. So consider this next part very carefully…
The ‘content’ is not compatible with WordPress, the world’s largest website and blog hosting service. The content within the largest blog on that global platform is what has become troublesome. “The content”.
The content on these pages is simply an ongoing discussion about freedom with criticism against any political party or entity that diminishes it. Apparently, immediately after the 2020 election, that discussion became problematic. After writing about the COVID-19 agenda,…the notification: the website will be removed.
Let that settle in…. friends and adversaries alike. Think very hard about what exactly is being represented by these actions. That’s the bad news.
So what are we going to do?
First three priorities: #1 is the security of the site content and research files with over a decade of work; #2) ensuring the ability of our assembly to remain; #3) continue the mission.
In the past several days I have begun contacting people to inform and gather counsel on what is the best course of action. On a very positive note, the Rebel Alliance is stronger than ever and no amount of effort by Big Tech is going to be able to weaken the resolve or block the message.
We will take this challenge head-on and we will use this attack against our freedom as fuel to launch CTH 2.0, a new version of The Conservative Treehouse.
I have no idea yet what it will look like… hopefully not too dissimilar to what we are already comfortable with. However, a lot has changed in the technological world since 2010/2011. There are many new and innovative ways to develop, build and create proprietary platforms.
I don’t like anything about having to be forced to do this. Readers here know I prefer comfortable quality that lasts a long time; but there is no alternative. We are being kicked-off WordPress and will have to assemble on a platform that allows free expression, free thought and free ideas to be shared, valued and appreciated.
Additionally, as I look at preliminary options for Treehouse 2.0, one guiding element is priority: I will continue to work earnestly to be deserving of your support and fellowship.
When this site was launched it was for all of us. A refuge, a place of comfort:
However each of us got here, it’s probably a fact that we have the turmoil of those storms in common, perhaps some unease that we could share and always, we also find fresh ground to cover from day to day. We’re developing valuable relationships as we trust one another in our community in the woods. The chatting in the branches encourages, strengthens and equips for some serious walking.
We think the Treehouse is a good armory for those who doing long distance walking for the sake of our nation. We hope you’ll think so, too. Find yourself a good branch….or just pull up a rock to the campfire.
YOU are what matters!
We have shared laughs. We have lost friends. We have lost family together. We have comforted each-other. We have prayed together… and we have sat still together. Sometimes we are not able to find the words of comfort, yet we know it is just as valuable to be there, quietly, steadfast and eliminate the loneliness. We have cried together and rejoiced in each-other’s milestones… This is the source of my resolve.
We have achieved great victories; confronted injustice; done incredible crowdsourcing work that has made lives better, and we have successfully found the truth behind a multitude of frauds and schemes. Let there be no doubt, that will continue.
I have been somewhat quiet lately as I try to figure out what exactly is the next thing to do. Much like our nation, there is trepidation all around us. It is likely that CTH will look different and we may have to engage and learn some new stuff. But it will be OK.
The rebel alliance is strong… and we are angry.
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Free speech for conservative sites is getting worse which is the best incentive for conservatives to build up their own base in technology. Move off Twitter to Parlor. In the long run this can’t be a bad thing. We need to stop depending on lefty invention. We just got lazy.
Yeah, don’t follow the lemmings who are listening to the pied piper…use a map.
sadly the free internet has become like a land mass and if you don’t “own” any of it you must rent from a landlord, who by my estimation are all in with the deep state.
The CTH sounds like a place to get truth and comfort in these crazy times. I would love to receive emails.
God Speed Sundance. I have no trepidation that the CTH will continue and continue to grow in audience. With the honesty, transparency and stout heart that has been built here, I see a steady,faith guided continuance. CTH is now a large part of my DNA. I will be praying more so for you, the admins. God bless PDJT and our beloved country.
And I just found you!
I was not aware The treehouse existed but it does not surprise me that they are being silenced the far-left liberalagenda in this country wants nothing more than to silence those who disagree with them so the party of hate strikes again
I was not aware of the existence of the treehouse but it does not surprise me that the left wants to silence anyone who disagrees with them scary times dangerous times right now I’m worried about what is happening to this country the property of hate strikes again hopefully you can reassemble and start this platform again. I just had to shut down my Facebook account because I was being silenced as a conservative Trump supporter
And so it begins.
We the people … praise God from whom all blessings flow! In this attempt to silence conservative voices, many more than we thought existed have awakened. The sleeping giant is rising from his slumber and will confront big tech. But just as it took a David with a simple Stone to defeat the giant, So too will The greater fear of God (than fear of man) defeat even this Goliath. Fear not little flock. It is the Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Stay strong. Even when you have done all to stand: stand firm.
I am 75 years old. Prior to finding you this am I have referred to social media as “anti-social” media, and have refused to engage for that very reason. I stay open to constructive comment from anyone, even if we might disagree. I have read all you posted about your approach to conservative thinking and we are living exactly on the same “branch” and sitting together on the same “rock”.
There is enough verbal abuse out there, and limited respectful and thoughtful discussion.
I am encouraged by your focus. Bless you for exactly what you are doing. You have just socially engaged me for the first time. Keep up the good work. Our country needs you.
Big Tech wants to be BIG BROTHER!! In fact it appears as though they already are!! There must be something to be done about this injustice!
Best wishes to you all!!!
I never came across CTH until I joined Parler at the suggestion of Mark Levin.
Citing the source of ideas ( requires a little thought and effort ) is important to me when I read from the internet.
I wonder ….perhaps if you changed the image of an iron clad warrior…the snowflakes wouldn’t find CTH so scary. Then you could stay where you are. I wouldn’t change “tree house” because that is very cool, but maybe the censors think it will attract children and “boo” Ironclad is about to stab you.
Are the censors using any social research to guide them? They should explain the reasons for the censoring.
The DEMOCRAT MEDIA COMPLEX has drawn serious blood and is closing in for the kill. The 2nd Amendment was created to protect the 1st Amendment. Destroying the 1st Amendment will take away the defense for the 2nd. (and please; lets try to avoid using the word FOLKS over the next 4 years.)
Why avoid the word ‘folks’. What don’t I know about this?
Because the left tries to use the word “folks” to make them appear like one of us. Avoid any politician who uses the word “folks”.
A wordpress site.. You just need to find another hosting platform that supports PHP or launch your own PHP server. Simply copy the wordpress database and folders to new host.
I wish I’d found you ten years ago!!!
The Hill banned me for posting IMPEACH THE RACIST JOE “YOU AINT BLACK” BIDEN.
LOL
The Hill banned me for posting IMPEACH THE RACIST JOE “YOU AINT BLACK” BIDEN.
LOL
I did not know CTH. Love the name. Spent many happy times in trees and treehouses.
I want to join the conversation about Truth, Justice, American way. This suppression of free speech, our 1A right, frightens me, yet it doesn’t frighten me. I know where there is a will, there is a way. There will be a new platform, perhaps one dedicated to conservatives, and misleadia will feel the pain when we leave their technology behind. I want to be part of the new, improved CTH.
Stay strong. Pray, if you believe. Good ALWAYS wins over evil. President Trump won the election.
Praying that you find a place to land.
Everyone reading this needs to do what the enemy is doing: Use free market capitalism to push their agenda. Leave these liberal media and social media platforms. Unplug from them all. They have made their position known, and overtly demonstrated what they’re going to do. There has to be a mass exodus away from them. Otherwise, it’ll be checkmate and we’ll lose. Have the conviction to do what needs to be done.
This is my first knowledge of this site. I’m amazed. Didn’t know such a thing existed. I pray you figure out what to do and that I find you again because I would enjoy knowing what is really going on in our world and especially our country. God bless, be strong.
We must stand together! Stop the haters!
I can’t but CAN believe worldnews is doing this to platforms. Other platforms have been locking us conservatives out or plane old censoring we the people who have see with our own eyes the truth that MSM keeps trying to tell us what we SAW isn’t true like seeing a burning business and they try to say no your mistaken that wasn’t what you saw . The worldnews thinks it can make us close our eyes and go back to sleep but they can’t we are watching. There mad as heck we know 2020 election is a lie . And they can’t make us belive otherwise . So there censoring us like a wack A mole everytime we speak the truth . So please plow on with the truths we are listening/reading love and best wishes from this person , we the people .
I suppose the deplatforming will mean that all the bookmarked pages from CTH will become useless.
For people who need a browser that can be used to quite easily document the content of webpages for offline reading, try Vivaldi. It has a “Note” function, which allows you to select text on a page, “copy to note” and the entire text you selected is stored in file on the local computer, including a snapshot of the visual elements, although I always delete the snapshot, because otherwise the local file can get really large very quickly.
Out of every adversity lies the seed of an equal or greater benefit. “Napoleon Hill
I am sad.
But now I am ready.
Trump May Own The Media & Big-Tech Soon.. According To This EO https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-imposing-certain-sanctions-event-foreign-interference-united-states-election/
I have not be a regular at CTH, but do appreciate the opportunity to visit from time to time. Like many others I am extremely concerned about the push coming from the dark side where a global feudal world wants to crush our freedom and prosperity.
I hope we conservative minded people can muster and push this evil back under it’s rock by any and all means necessary.
Best wishes in your forced move to another platform. I shall look for it …
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I recently discovered and I am so grateful to have found this social site. All the censorship that is going on with with free speech just makes me sick. All I want is the TRUTH. I am thrilled to have access to parlor on my computer. To me getting the right information is critical to me. Fantastic Social site.
WordPress cannot be the issue, if you wish contact me to discuss
We will follow you wherever you go. They will never win.
While their would be traffic losses due to readers hesitance to visit the dreaded “dark web”, have you considered off-shore hosting of an “onion” site requiring Tor to view?
Also, where can I send a donation to the cause?
Boycott them. Work hard to make them feel unwanted like they have you. Float some petitions. I’ll sign. SHUT THEM DOWN
Time for Fox News to get rid of Juan Williams & Donna Brazile & Chris Wallace … 70 million ?? Patriots are sick & tired of listening to their stupidity & negativity … ????? Dan Bongino, Levin, Denish D’Souza, Pete Hegseth, Sean, Tucker, Rush Limbaugh, Candace Owens, Laura Ingraham, Jeanine Pirro, Larry Elder, Steve Hilton, Huckabee, Hershel Walker, Lauren Greene, David Webb, Jesse Waters, Greg Gutfeld, Tyrus, Dana Perino, Bret Baier, Bret Hume, Maria Bartiromo, Tammy Bruce, Leo Terrell, Rick Grenell, Steve Doocy, Ainsley Earnhardt, Brian Kilmeade, Janice Dean, Lawrence Jones, Geraldo, Martha MacCallum, Harris Faulkner, Marc Siegel, Allen West, Karl Rove, & the Trump family, etc … Please consider starting your own Cable News Network, “The Trumpet” celebrating the Constitution & The Bill of Rights … sell stocks … we will support?????.
Glad to be here.
CTH is my refuge and I’m committed to the cause! Let us know how we can help. I’m not willing to give up this house!
Please send me new posts
We knew it was coming. Try Parler and Rumble. Thank you for you dedicated service!
God bless you and guide you through this difficult time. Change is always hard, but it brings new things you didn’t even think about. It’s exciting to think of how wonderful the treehouse will be after the change. Like a butterfly!
Free services, or services that depend on advertising, or the good will of others, may not generate enough revenue to be sustainable.
To make the new site sustainable I suggest you charge a subscription for access to post comments.
Or charge to post more than a few comments a month.
Or possibly use a point system to give free access, “or even pay” the valuable posers that create good original content, or forward valuable content from other sites.
I have little knowledge about how forums work, and how forums generate their revenue, but I noticed little advertising on this site so I wondered how it was maintained.
I think that you should charge enough to make a “sustainable profit” and even become wealthy over time.
I would pay up to $30 a year to be a member that could maintain my privacy and post comments.
Also charging a prescription may improve the content, by eliminating a lot of garbage post, and troll post, that dilutes the good content.
This site has a lot of passionate supporters so I am optimistic that the new site will be better for the owners and the users.
Sundance:
I opened my WP account in June 2010. I use it as a political diary, with zero attempt boost traffic. I’m invisible to WP except when they collect their yearly fee to keep me ‘anonymous’ (wink,wink)
You are welcome to park files / data on TheLastBestHope for as long as you want/need to. A lot of CTH content over the years is already posted there (with accreditation of course)
NOTE: The Republican Party of Volusia County uses Nation Builder, a platform w/many WP similar protocols. https://www.volusiacountyrepublicans.org/ NB has been supportive in everything we’ve done to turn Volusia Co. into TRUMP COUNTRY.
Best,
LBH
In 2016 – We won +33,970 .. +13 over the Hill
This time was +43,149 .. +14 over Joe B.
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From the 1850’s until May 4, 2017, Volusia Co. was a Democrat Co. Not anymore:
Registered Voters as of 11/13/2020
Democrats Republicans NPA Other Total
Active 132,745 152,412 111,657 7,233 404,047
“rebel alliance” is the perfect term to describe the freedom-seekers up against the dark forces of big tech, the industrial media complex, and the swamp.
Battle lines are being drawn. This is war; it’s us or it’s them. The two sides can’t co-exist.
Do these thought police think this is college campus? This is the real world and we keep score out here, and the CTH has been telling the truth for a long time and winning on every level.
Do not be deterred, for the truth is on our side. We meet at the old mill, and ride at midnight.
God Bless you,Sundance, and us.
I couldn’t remember the year I first “found” the Treehouse, but I knew it was a long time ago. After reading the article, I see I’ve been here since almost the beginning.
We will all gather in our new forest home, wherever that may be.
Above all, stay safe. We depend on this Treehouse as our refuge and place of comfort. A place of thoughtful discourse amongst like-minded people.
After reading the CTH agenda, I am very interested in following and and joining in your efforts to spread this worthy information to all free Americans.
Bryan Holmes
Thank you for everything you do for it is not lost on me.
The weapon of victory well known is keeping the Good Lord Jesus in our hearts asking for his wisdom and knowledge,only his light and true,in he we trust,amen
Thank you for sharing! I haven’t read your stuff, but I would like to. Your heart is in the right place.