PayPal deplatforming refers to the abrupt termination of service by PayPal to businesses and individuals, effectively preventing them from conducting online commerce through the platform. This phenomenon is documented in the Irving Diary as a significant disruption to business operations and is perceived as politically motivated. The diary entries suggest a pattern of arbitrary account closures based on ideological grounds.
The Irving Diary portrays PayPal deplatforming as a form of censorship and persecution, drawing parallels to historical events like the Bolshevik revolution and McCarthyism. The author views these actions as part of a broader trend of political repression and a sign of societal decline. The incidents highlight concerns about the power of payment processors to control online speech and economic activity.
* 2017: The author recounts a previous experience with PayPal, stating they "had consistently received the highest Paypal merchant rating" before being "summarily terminated...for marketing revisionist history." They likened the experience to being a "kulak in the Bolshevik USSR" and facing a "tribunal of Khazar commissars." [diary_2017_may_oct, diary_2017_may_aug] * 2021: The author expresses frustration with being "trapped in London" and mentions a U.S. Post Office shutting down their box, suggesting broader restrictions and limitations. [diary_2021] * 2023: The author references concerns about the actions of individuals in high office in the US, implying a continuation of the deplatforming trend. [diary_2023]
The diary entries reveal a consistent narrative of persecution and censorship, with PayPal's actions framed as politically motivated rather than based on legitimate business concerns. The author’s comparisons to historical events suggest a deep distrust of powerful institutions and a fear of ideological control. The recurring theme of being unable to engage in online commerce underscores the significant impact of these deplatforming events.
Political Repression Censorship Irving Diary Khazar Commissars McCarthyism
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