“While we detest the sentiment of such sites, we support a free and open internet and, similar to the principles of free speech, that sometimes means allowing such tasteless, ignorant content,” he said. Like other homes for white supremacists on the internet, The Daily Stormer features message boards and sarcastic commentary. Other companies have also distanced themselves from the organizers of the rally in Charlottesville. Also on Monday, Discord, a chat app that allows anonymity, announced that it would delete several accounts associated with the events in Charlottesville. “We do not support their message or the use of our products in this way,” it said in a statement.

Source: New York Times August 14, 2017 18:50 UTC