Twitter has been buzzing over #TGDN. But, what is it?
What the hell is #TGDN ????
— Jersey Joe (@JerseyJ0E) January 5, 2013
Damn shame. It’s catchy… RT @ToddKincannon: No, #TGDN does not stand for "Todd's Goddamn Network."
— ?? (@ShannonPoe) January 6, 2013
Heh. It does stand for Twitter Gulag Defense Network. What exactly is that, though, and why is it needed?
https://twitter.com/ToddKincannon/status/287618874608861186
Twitchy has reported extensively on the Twitter Gulag. See, dissent is only patriotic if it doesn’t involve happy warriors pushing back against media and leftist false narratives. When that happens, Twitter libs unite to silence conservatives, by abusing the flag-spam system, in order to get their accounts suspended. Just ask Nancy Sinatra, who also gleefully took part in falsely flagging Twitter users as spam, for the oh-so-criminal act of disagreeing with her leftist ideology.
Such tactics can only be countered with more, and stronger, speech. Enter, Twitter grassroots power, baby. Todd Kincannon, who came up with the idea, explains it all.
https://twitter.com/ToddKincannon/status/287617283738701824
https://twitter.com/ToddKincannon/status/287618155260555265
https://twitter.com/ToddKincannon/status/287618363797172224
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https://twitter.com/ToddKincannon/status/287661482311835649
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https://twitter.com/ToddKincannon/status/287622974654259201
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https://twitter.com/ToddKincannon/status/288037121015574528
https://twitter.com/ToddKincannon/status/287615678356271104
That’s a difference between the Right and the Left. The Left seeks to silence anyone whom they deem is an “other.” The Right will, and does, protect all.
Other Twitter users weigh in with their ideas and helpful tips to get the ball rolling.
It isn't enough to just tweet and RT #TGDN we need to follow everyone on the list- make sure you follow back IMPORTANT @ToddKincannon
— Mustang Sally (@MakeMineA65) January 5, 2013
Best way to stay out of the Twitter gulag? Follow only people you want to follow and don't reply to trolls. #TGDN
— big tuna (@keder) January 5, 2013
Some sound advice. #TGDN is not a guarantee of freedom from Twitter Gulag; the magic formula that results in a Gulag term is unknown to most. But, there is something to be said for strength in numbers, as well as for the vast support that a conservative network provides.
#TGDN Despite Twitter "limits" this is going to be a sweet way to increase the conservative voice. TKS @ToddKincannon https://t.co/GaO0LlnN
— AVSays (@AVquips) January 6, 2013
https://twitter.com/kesgardner/status/287692168670363648
Good idea. RT @keder: #TGDN stands for "Twitter Gulag Defense Network." http://t.co/czBAmZjv @ToddKincannon's weekend project.
— (((AG))) (@AGHamilton29) January 5, 2013
https://twitter.com/LeighPatrick/statuses/287732693247078400
The response was instantaneous and overwhelming. Happy warriors immediately came together to try to mitigate this targeting of conservatives on Twitter.
I love it that #TGDN is trending. #tcot
— Comrade Scott (@comradescott) January 6, 2013
It has been trending since yesterday! There are over 3,000 members already and the lists keep growing.
https://twitter.com/LisainDallas/status/288034993253523457
It sucks I can't follow any more people today. Feel like I've been a part of a huge #conservative group hug! #TGDN
— Not Mr Kelly (@irishdad2) January 6, 2013
I kinda wish #TGDN was around before the election. This huge crowd on Twitter surely would have got the vote out.
— B E (@BrandonCEdwards) January 6, 2013
Oh what the hell @ToddKincannon #TGDN Is a huge success. Absolute brilliance. 100 vetted so far and five stars.
— Jerry (@GerardKapraun) January 6, 2013
https://twitter.com/ToddKincannon/status/287669297155813376
https://twitter.com/ToddKincannon/statuses/287895975224295424
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https://twitter.com/ConchoQueen/status/288023142251761665
https://twitter.com/ToddKincannon/statuses/287728084898168832
The response is so overwhelming that members need to take care to not follow too many at one time.
After joining #TGDN, good thing to do is follow everyone on the list @ToddKincannon adds you to. Not 2 fast or you could get gulaged as spam
— Han Yolo (@MCHblazer) January 6, 2013
Follow limit hit again! So many more #TGDN members to follow though! Will continue following patriots once allowed! #tcot #GOP
— Merge Right (@MergeRightGOP) January 6, 2013
https://twitter.com/DanielMiamifans/status/288005175178833920
https://twitter.com/LeighPatrick/status/287730255970566145
I just hit Twitter's follow limit. I'll start following #TGDN members soon as Twitter allows.
— WitchyGal (@WitchyGal1963) January 6, 2013
God I hate math. @ToddKincannon: #TGDN If we get 3,163 members who follow each other, that's TEN MILLION new conserv connects on Twitter.
— Elon Mush ⚡ (@MushKat) January 6, 2013
Thank you @ToddKincannon huge twitter movement to connect a lot of like minded people. Well done sir! #TGDN
— Sandra (@SMC_35) January 5, 2013
https://twitter.com/proUSAproGod/status/287658066063806465
Bingo.
Hashtag to power is the new truth to power.
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