Parallel Polis Podcast

Why Gab Rebuilt: Speed, Scale, And Free Speech


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Change isn’t comfortable, but brittle systems fail when people need them most. We share why we rebuilt our interface and core code to move from an aging, loyal “old truck” to a foundation designed for speed, stability, and rapid iteration. The goal is simple and bold: keep the doors open when the world comes knocking and welcome a potential wave of users who refuse to trade their voice for convenience.

We walk through the engineering logic behind the overhaul—cleaner architecture, maintainable components, and a stack that scales horizontally without blinking. That means faster load times, smoother navigation on both desktop and mobile, fewer regressions, and a platform that can handle major traffic spikes tied to real-world events. Under the hood, it’s about logistics: capacity planning, observability, caching, database performance, and the discipline to release quickly while keeping quality high.

Beyond the tech, we reaffirm the non-negotiables. The look may evolve, but the core is immovable: a commitment to free speech, free minds, and a parallel digital economy that can withstand pressure. We’ve weathered big changes before and come out stronger; this is another step in that lineage. We ask for patience while we squash bugs, tune the UI, and refine workflows, and we invite returning users to test the speed and feel the difference. If a new wave of censorship pushes more people to seek a home for honest speech, we intend to be ready.

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