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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Wherever you go, I’ll follow. Can we help in any way?
How does the saying go, the flak is always heaviest when you’re right over the target? Clearly you’ve rattled a few cages, Sundance. Let us know.
Love and support from Belfast.
Automattic, Inc (Matt Mullenweg) owns WordPress. They also own Tumblr (social media). Appears he is buying up sites that have a large social media presence. He also has Verizon vlog. SD, will he “own” Conservative Treehouse site?
Good question Blue Moon
I asked a question to SD that just disappeared. It is no doubt they are looking at comments and who you are. Can you or can we delete our comments? Also does this mean they bought this site?
I found comfort and enlightenment here in these branches over 5 years ago. You all comforted me thru the primaries, the “pussy tapes” , lies of media and taught me to sniff out the lying decepticons. I will stand by my fellow travelers and especially you Sundance. Where ever you go we will follow! Thank you for all you do, please know we are all very grateful.
OMG
Godspeed Sundance!
One incredibly true Patriot among us millions. We are with you 1000%
“Blessed are the true of heart for theirs is the Kingdom of God” ?
God Bless (our still & 2nd term President) and God Bless the good ole US of A!
I sensed something was wrong… Any legal recourse? Where will you be moving to? You can pick up where you left off
Anybody having a problem donating? Tried unsuccessfully a few times and get to the address and the process goes back to the beginning. Anybody?
I was able to use Paypal just right now.
Me too
Check security setting. Might be blocking scripts or referrals.
Thanks, I will try that.
I’m so sad about this. I’m trying to follow our host’s prescription, and live my best life, regardless of the disappointing events in recent years, so ably illuminated by our host. But it’s hard to stay positive when true evil is at work and on the march. Yes, God will prevail, but I’m a poor sinner and I get disappointment. The pastor’s message this morning was that there’s an 8th deadly sin that’s been forgotten over the millenia… disappointment and sadness… and a failure to look up and look for the good. He’s right, and I’m trying. Maybe that’s our host’s message in a nutshell, just live your best life.
President Trump always seems to make lemonade out of lemons. I shall try the same.
I’ve never dragged up before..
..so I’m in..
just make sure there are some Playboy magazines in the chamber..
I’m not a computer guy. My 9 year old niece knows more. Cant CTH move over to Gab?
Even if this place disappeared just like that we would eventually find CTH’s new resting place. I was referred over here by a poster on Zerohedge.
I would say if you hand out on thedonald site you’ll be tied in to where this place ends up if they just nuke it out of existence without warning.
GAB is like a Twitter, Parler.
I don’t know why people even on the left are walking around as if this is ok? This is right out of a movie. Sadly it is not. We are at war. This is war. People shed blood for what is now being taken away.
If memory serves correctly, this happened to Michael Savage a couple of years ago. Somehow he was able to move his website to Newsmax’s server. I don’t know how that works exactly, but you might explore that option.
What is going on isn’t just un-American, it is anti-American. It is an outright attack on the fundamental foundation of our Republic. How did Leftists gain control of so many levers of power, We must build penal colonies to remove these traitors and strip them of citizenship, These are domestic enemies who have no right to be living amongst us.
If memory serves correctly, this happened to Michael Savage a couple of years ago. Somehow he was able to move his website to Newsmax’s server. I don’t know how that works exactly, but you might explore that option.
What is going on isn’t just un-American, it is anti-American. It is an outright attack on the fundamental foundation of our Republic. How did Leftists gain control of so many levers of power, We must build penal colonies to remove these traitors and strip them of citizenship, These are domestic enemies who have no right to be living amongst us.
My own wordpress site deals with climate change and energy policy from a skeptical viewpoint. In the past, wordpress has been supportive and appeared to be standing up for free speech. It’s worrying that isn’t the case here, and I hope you migrate successfully to a new platform. Plenty of providers run their own wordpress.org software on robust cloud servers which might offer an easy path for your data export.
I’m concerned now that my own 10 year old site could be de-platformed as the drive towards the ‘green new deal’ and ‘the great reset’ gathers pace.
Keep your spirits up, and your voice strong.
They are just getting started. And our dunce Republican senate sits there happy and smiling, thinking “now the money starts rolling back in and nobody is going to come after me” Once the complete blackout on Republican leaders and politicians and any other ideology except what comes off the Dem morning fax machine is complete, they’ll look around and wonder why there’s nobody to protect them from the alligator….. Future generations will look back in amazement at how our “leaders” failed us.
I’m not looking back at all. Right now I’m looking into their eyes and know they have failed us. Bigly.
Also, Sundance, I am now expecting one or both of the following in the first week of December:
– DOJ/FBI announce they find no election fraud; and/or
– Mr. Durham tell nation that there were no crimes broken bu Obama Admin and thereafter in regards to spying on President Trump
Just read Durham dropped the Spygate investigations fearing blowback from Joe Biden.
Count me among The rebel alliance.
Ditto
It sickens me to read this but sadly I’m not surprised and no longer shocked. For decades so much has been crammed down our throats without majority consent. Through the years, it always dismayed me how few payed attention and comprehended the insidious nature of how our freedoms were being chipped away bit by bit. Seeing our freedom of speech being erased is the most devastating and I fear far too many still remain comfortably oblivious. We truly need a 2nd American Revolution to defeat the walls of tyranny closing in on us. My utmost gratitude and prayers to you Sundance, and for our great country as we rise to successfully conquer the evil being perpetrated on us.
Protect and lead us in the right direction to preserve your will heavenly Father. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
This is disgusting and evil but not surprising. God will prevail and evil will lose.
https://twitter.com/prayingmedic/status/1328040756578140160?s=21
This is like trying to win game 7 on the opponent’s home field. This is war and we’re losing, not over yet but the Punishment of the Innocent has started.
History tells us there is only one way to resolve the threat to freedom. Only one. It is coming. Prepare. It’s late 1860 now.
Sundance I been following you since 2015. I will support you wherever you go. You have shown the strings and that can never be undone by de-platforming. America’s is about to rise up. People see for the first time what is going on and that is in thanks to patriots like you. Take the Treehouse to the next level. We will fight for the truth. Do not forget the picture which side of the wall do you want to live on. Also remember D day they knew they were going to die but they got off those boats and pushed forward and the rest is history… Media, Big Tech, all this evil will be laid to waste, the end of this story was already written God Wins!
I’ve sensed this was coming. Bless you for all you have done and will be doing.
Sundance, let us know how we can help. Sooner is better than later. Be wary of Gofundme etc.
“The truth has no agenda”.
Those that obfuscate the truth show their agenda. Thank you, WordPress for outing yourselves.
I am hitting the donate button now.
So, do you suppose weirdpress will burn the hard drives to cleanse them of any icky corruption coming from your “content”? LoL
Seriously, unlike the left we recognize the old adage that anything that does not kill us makes us stronger. CTH will prevail.
He should be able to pull all of the files before dec 2nd.
Once they deactivate the site, then yes, they’ll nuke the drive space.
But that’s SOP.
Unless they have already started purging the site and SD has been remiss about keeping a back up of the site files, I’m not concerned about that. Right now, it is going to be finding a hosting platform immune from US Gov influence.
Wherever you go, we All go too. You’re the best.
Reach out to the .win mods. They will find a home for you.
I looked for Conservatives Treehouse, The Last Fefuge on Parler and Gab and did not find it, may be a good time to just have an account in case they disappear this site, at the least we can get an update as to where you are.
I have to have a fakebook login for work purposes and posted something about the c—- vid on my personal page and have been blocked with no notice.
It’s going to get much worse.
I believe that The v- iris was the “grand delusion” spoken of in the good book, we are headed for the End of Days.
“Refuge”?this site has been buggy for years, my iPad pretty much types what it wants if I am not extremely slow and cautious when typing here.
We are all with you and it is W Press’s loss, a big one for them. They may say they don’t care now, but we shall see going forward how they feel in a year or so. Maybe they still won’t care, but the real freedom fighters like this site will be long gone and building incredible strength elsewhere.
Ready willing and able to move and help out whenever it’s time. Thanks for providing a site like this for so many of us to gather in comfortably and with the awareness that truth–an elusive commodity these days–is spoken here.
How do i share on MeWe?
Dude, move to Epik Hosting – it’s run by Rob Monster, they host Gab. It’s completely hardened against leftists attacks.
You’re needed now more than ever.
Pray you stay strong.
I think we all knew this day would come.
We will follow you wherever you go!
Keep us posted.
Sundance and all,
Just sent some dough. Hope it helps. Will keep all of us in light.
Keep going.
“Move along citizen. Nothing to see here; our authorities have the matter well in hand. Move along and collect your food ration. Move along…”
??Exactly this??
Look for Web hosting services in Iceland, Switzerland… somewhere outside the USA. Look into articles about how 4chan is hosted.
I dont know your tech level, considering you’re on wordpress, I’m going to assume not extensive.
I cant offer any reliable resources unfortunately as I dont deal with webhosting.
You could also consider hosting an Onion site. See TOR and darkweb. << last resort, but if things go the way they are looking, where you are literally blacklisted and not allowed in normal commerce, this is going to be your alternative.
Can this site go to GTV.org?
No idea. I deal with back end cloud infrastructure, so my knowledge of website and hosting is cursory at best.
GAB is up scaling right now….massive influx of new members….do not know “what” or “who” is their architecture is based upon….but, they are promising “any and all” are free to post whatever they wish – minus dirty movies/etc… The “size of the Pipe” does matter as well….
AND:::
There is a smaller operation called “QTH.Com” …. run by K9FOX – a very fair and responsive ham radio operator… He provides “hosting services” as a normal course of his business….You might need to offer some storage capacity hardware to accommodate our mass of data now….this would effectively make your operation a minority interest holder, eh?….Again, unknown size of “pipe” or the “Who/What” questions….
Perhaps contact the “old UNSEEN.IS” group over on Iceland…they recently shut down… Might have everything needed to kick off a “new entity 2.0″…. Big Pipe, redundent, servers, racks, etc….Maybe even some support staff looking for a new home, eh?
Remain upright… We have your back, SD…
Check-6
PS…How about a “member” law-dog files a law suit to force discovery of whatever took place inside WordPress leading up to this action….claim some money losses being involved so there is recovery possible… Get this on WAR ROOM with follow-up’s…
DONATE time…. I used Paypal and it works.
We’re there wherever you end up!
Suns of Liberty!!!
Sundance, I found a branch and refuge here about the same time our President came down the escalator in 2015 with Melania. I was a bigger contributor back in those days voicing strong support for us here and for the President. After he was elected, and I witnessed the resistance that really was a coup attempt, I withdrew from making comments, leaving the forum to those far smarter than me. However, I never stopped reading and learning from all the great Treepers, even up to now.
The WordPress directive is an attack on our 1st amendment. All of us are witnessing the silencing of conservative, or any thought for that matter, that doesn’t follow a specific narrative or a secular, Godless reality. I’m beyond cold anger! I’ve told friends to go take a hike because of their Biden vote only because of Trump hatred. A friend of mine for 35 years, who said to me he considered me an only brother, was informed by me “that brother rose up against brother” during the Civil War.
We must overturn this election, or at the very least realize the time to FIGHT has come. We need more than just prayers! Our Lord didn’t steal the election and he’s not likely to interfere with our earthly plans to confront the theft of our election. Four cities (Philly, Detroit, Milwaukee, & Atlanta) corrupted by voter fraud have thrown us into an alter reality. We either make our stand now to save the Republic, each contributing in our own special way to expose the corruption, or we relegate ourselves and future generations to become subjects rather than Free people with the right to secure Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness!
I pity those older folks and kids that were tormented in D.C. by those goons last night. No law enforcement, no civility, just pure barbaric disrespect for humanity. I pray I never have to encounter any of those punk asses. Lord, forgive me but my heart is hardened. Yes, they may take me on a rush but before I fall, I will provide at least one of thes bastards hurt that will be permanent. This shit in the streets must stop….and no call for unity from a demented nitwit along with his dumb, dim witted sycophant will make things better. While we need our prayers, we must pick up whatever swords we can each muster. This is God’s plan….a fight of Good vs. Evil.
Sundance, departing WordPress is a marching order for us. Our voices will not be silenced! Sorry for the long rant fellow Treepers, but we must wake up and fight….
“Always go where you are appreciated, not tolerated!” Something to live by. Life is too short!
Yes, War! Fight on and find a way for 2.0, and sue if possible.
nothing to sue over. most TOS make the Webhost the final arbiter on if a site is allowed or not. They can kick you off for any or no reason.
We should be prepared that “ThePowersThatBe” will try to ruin us all financially. It started a long time ago, and the transfer of wealth seen with the China Flu should make it abundantly clear how they haven’t given up on breaking us.
They keep lists, and they have a million ways from Sunday to know who you are and what you support.
Your site has been an inspiration. Travel well and we will see you soon.
We must rail against the propagandists, book burners and those that seek to tell us what to think.
Looking forward to next week when the President pulls a kraken out of his hat. Hoping that I will able to hear all of your comments when it happens.
SD…Look at it this way. If things get frisky, which they will, you’d have to do it anyway.
Everyone should use their time wisely to facilitate the divorce.
WordPress misspelled a few words. Allow me to correct the spelling…
”given the incompatibility between your site’s honesty / intellectually based content and our narrative / deception based agenda, you need to find a new hosting provider”
And then…
https://twitter.com/seanmdav/status/1328018996428500995
Did he really investigate anything? I think Clinesmith was dupe to satisfy the conservative masses. Or was it merely a headfake like Huber? If he was a real prosecutor he would go forward not turn tail at the name of Joe Biden and run?
IMO there was never really an investigation…we never heard about legitimate grand juries being called…just innuendo.from bogus Adam Housely and others.
Oh and what about how what a tough prosecutor Durham we were sold? Total hard ass…even his pic had that hard ass look about it. As I thought months ago…this Durham stuff doesn’t smell right…it’s made up jargon.
We were played…
Been a lurker for a long time. Whatever you need let me know.
#ResistWeMust
Give Them Nothing
Whatever ItTakes
Great minds think a lot alike! Lol!
I’m so angry! They just want us to sit back and take it! Well!
Happy to suggest alternative hosting. Check knownhost.com for a VPS or dedicated package. Ive been with them for 10 years and a top notch company with SOA equipment. Much better hosting than WordPress.org
I am not surprised, every time I try to comment WP makes me sign in but I do not get deterred I sign in and post. I found you during the Trayvon days and have not looked back. Like you always say once you connect the dots you cannot unsee it. Wherever you go I hope you are able to let us know. I am on Parlor now, I quit Twitter a few years ago when people started getting doxed, I have no tolerance for that or now how they censor everyone. This is where I get my news everyday and look forward to the future. None of this over, not the Treehouse, not the election and not our resolve. We are after all…..Wolverines!!!
This really is getting dark. This was my favorite site, smart analysis and great commentators. I will watch and see if there is a rebrith of this site – makes me sick overall. I just feel squeezed all around. Thanks for everything Sundance and may the new site come quickly and successfully!
Luckily, Sundance has our contact information from his donor files. I’m confident that we’ll be kept in the loop, no matter what happens! He must protect his email database from shenanigans. I’ve heard that some are being kicked off PayPal and others have have had their email accounts canceled.
Thanks for this information! Praying for protection for all.