Twitter has been buzzing over #TGDN. But, what is it?<\/p>\n\n\n
What the hell is #TGDN<\/a>????<\/p>\n — Jersey Joe (@JerseyJ0E) January 5, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n Damn shame. It’s catchy… RT @toddkincannon<\/a>: No, #TGDN<\/a> does not stand for “Todd’s Goddamn Network.”<\/p>\n — the eye (@ShannonPoe) January 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n Heh. It does stand for Twitter Gulag Defense Network. What exactly is that, though, and why is it needed?<\/p>\n\n\n Today we fight back and put an end to Gulaging permanently.<\/p>\n — Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 5, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n Twitchy has reported extensively on the Twitter Gulag<\/a>. See, dissent is only patriotic<\/a> 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<\/a>. Just ask Nancy Sinatra,<\/a> who also gleefully took part in falsely flagging Twitter users as spam, for the oh-so-criminal act of disagreeing with her leftist ideology.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n So in a minute, I’ll explain how to register for the Twitter Gulag defense network. Your name will be added to a Twitter list.<\/p>\n — Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 5, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n Once all the names come in, I’ll post links to the list. Then everybody on the list will be responsible for following everybody else.<\/p>\n — Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 5, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n If you think this will clutter your Twitter, I’d suggest you simply take the folks you currently follow and add them to a list of your own.<\/p>\n — Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 5, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n Then just read your favorite follower list instead of all your follows. I don’t do that but some folks do.<\/p>\n — Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 5, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n Some of you won’t want to do this and that’s fine. But I’m sick to death of having people get Twitter Gulaged just for following me.<\/p>\n — Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 5, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n If anybody doesn’t follow 95% of the others back, at least as long as the thing is a reasonable size, you’ll be removed.<\/p>\n — Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 5, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n I’m not trying to be rude about it, but the purpose of this is for everyone subject to Gulag attacks to gain enough followers for immunity.<\/p>\n — Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 5, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n This is v. 2.0 of that. RT @kellen2021<\/a>: @toddkincannon<\/a> reminds me of the #blockreuters<\/a> trend! Love it!<\/p>\n — Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 5, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n If you want to join the Twitter Gulag Defense Network, tweet EXACTLY this: “Join #TGDN<\/a>“<\/p>\n — Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 5, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n .@payitforward999<\/a> Follow ALL #TGDN<\/a> members. Not just the ones on the same list. Basic goal is 3,000 follows each for #TwitterGulag<\/a> immunity.<\/p>\n — Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n It’s also a good way to connect up conservative activists. But if some liberals want in, that’s fine too. They shouldn’t be Gulaged either.<\/p>\n — Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 5, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n 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.<\/p>\n Other Twitter users weigh in with their ideas and helpful tips to get the ball rolling.<\/p>\n\n\n It isn’t enough to just tweet and RT #TGDN<\/a> we need to follow everyone on the list- make sure you follow back IMPORTANT @toddkincannon<\/a><\/p>\n — Mustang Sally (@MakeMineA65) January 5, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n Best way to stay out of the Twitter gulag? Follow only people you want to follow and don’t reply to trolls. #TGDN<\/a><\/p>\n — Kevin Eder (@keder) January 5, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n #TGDN<\/a> Despite Twitter “limits” this is going to be a sweet way to increase the conservative voice. TKS @toddkincannon<\/a> twitter.com\/ToddKincannon\/…<\/a><\/p>\n — Alana Burke (@AlanaBurkeSays) January 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n @toddkincannon<\/a> Me too. I think #TGDN<\/a> a great idea, especially for newbies who have no idea this is going on. @keder<\/a><\/p>\n — Ken Gardner (@kesgardner) January 5, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n Good idea. RT @keder<\/a>: #TGDN<\/a> stands for “Twitter Gulag Defense Network.” bit.ly\/TDqFjV<\/a> @toddkincannon<\/a>‘s weekend project.<\/p>\n — AG (@AG_Conservative) January 5, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n Remember to add #TGDN<\/a> to your bios.<\/p>\n — LeighPatrickSullivan (@LeighPatrick) January 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n The response was instantaneous and overwhelming. Happy warriors immediately came together to try to mitigate this targeting of conservatives on Twitter.<\/p>\n\n\n I love it that #TGDN<\/a> is trending. #tcot<\/a><\/p>\n — Comrade Scott (@comradescott) January 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n It has been trending since yesterday! There are over 3,000 members already and the lists keep growing.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n @paccaria<\/a> It’s gotten pretty big, pretty fast! #TGDN<\/a><\/p>\n — LisainDallas (@LisainDallas) January 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n It sucks I can’t follow any more people today. Feel like I’ve been a part of a huge #conservative<\/a> group hug! #TGDN<\/a><\/p>\n — Not Mr Kelly (@irishdad2) January 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n I kinda wish #TGDN<\/a> was around before the election. This huge crowd on Twitter surely would have got the vote out.<\/p>\n — Brandon Edwards (@Hand_someDevil8) January 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n Oh what the hell @toddkincannon<\/a> #TGDN<\/a> Is a huge success. Absolute brilliance. 100 vetted so far and five stars.<\/p>\n — Jerry Kapraun (@GerardKapraun) January 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n Due to Twitter limits, there are now two #TGDN<\/a> lists and more to come: is.gd\/sUIgNg<\/a> & is.gd\/IQppYG<\/a> \/ FOLLOW EVERYONE ON HERE<\/p>\n — Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 5, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n Following all these folks will take a few days. Amazing response to #TGDN<\/a>. RT @douglaswcooper<\/a>: Great stuff, Todd. I’ve hit my limit today.<\/p>\n — Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n Well this is embarrassing. The retweet\/favorite method didn’t work because too many people flooded it too fast.<\/p>\n — Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 5, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n So many of you wanted in on this that you broke Twitter.<\/p>\n — Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 5, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n Some many of you responded at 9:30 that it’s impossible for me to catch all of you. #TGDN<\/a><\/p>\n — Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n .@fbc1955<\/a> Follow ALL #TGDN<\/a> lists, not just the one you are in. Will take two weeks or so. I suggest 500 follows a day.<\/p>\n — Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n Next #TGDN<\/a> join request window coming up at 5:00 p.m. By the way, if anybody knows any carpal tunnel treatments, please advise.<\/p>\n — Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n @toddkincannon<\/a> could u send list links again? #TGDN<\/a> Still have lots of follow backs 2 do<\/p>\n — Laura R. Charron (@ConchoQueen) January 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n Follow ALL members of #TGDN<\/a> by clicking these three links & following: is.gd\/sUIgNg<\/a> & is.gd\/IQppYG<\/a> & is.gd\/Uucfgq<\/a><\/p>\n — Todd Kincannon (@ToddKincannon) January 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n The response is so overwhelming that members need to take care to not follow too many at one time.<\/p>\n\n\n After joining #TGDN<\/a>, good thing to do is follow everyone on the list @toddkincannon<\/a> adds you to. Not 2 fast or you could get gulaged as spam<\/p>\n — John Difool (@MCHblazer) January 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n Follow limit hit again! So many more #TGDN<\/a> members to follow though! Will continue following patriots once allowed! #tcot<\/a> #GOP<\/a><\/p>\n — Merge Right (@MergeRightGOP) January 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n Sitting here patiently waiting for my chance to follow more #TGDN<\/a> members!<\/p>\n — Daniel Anderson (@DanielMiamifans) January 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n Awesome seeing so many free speech-loving #TGDN<\/a> members! Promise I’ll follow back when allowed – maxed out!<\/p>\n — LeighPatrickSullivan (@LeighPatrick) January 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n I just hit Twitter’s follow limit. I’ll start following #TGDN<\/a> members soon as Twitter allows.<\/p>\n — Beth Ann Goodwin (@NotSoPCArmyWife) January 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n God I hate math. @toddkincannon<\/a>: #TGDN<\/a> If we get 3,163 members who follow each other, that’s TEN MILLION new conserv connects on Twitter.<\/p>\n — MushKracker (@MushKat) January 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n Thank you @toddkincannon<\/a> huge twitter movement to connect a lot of like minded people. Well done sir! #TGDN<\/a><\/p>\n — Sandra (@SMC_35) January 5, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n In one afternoon, @toddkincannon<\/a> did more to get people together using social media than the entire GOP did in all of 2012. #tcot<\/a> #TGDN<\/a><\/p>\n — Mr Mike (@proUSAproGod) January 5, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n Bingo.<\/p>\n Hashtag to power is the new truth to power.<\/p>\n Related:<\/p>\n Dissent for me, but not for thee: liberals justify Twitter gulag for conservatives<\/a><\/p>\n Twitter CEO busts prisoner out of #TwitterGulag<\/a><\/p>\n #TwitterGulag denier Charles Johnson advocates suspension of conservatives’ Twitter accounts<\/a><\/p>\n The #twittergulag saga continues: @gopfirecracker suspended, others still trapped; Update: @gopfirecracker’s account restored<\/a><\/p>\n #freeshanewright22 and more: Conservative users still trapped in #twittergulag; Update: Shane Wright freed, spam block attack confirmed<\/a><\/p>\n Is Barack Obama blocking conservatives on Twitter?<\/a><\/p>\n Pornbots okay, conservatives not so much? Time for Twitter to explain; Update: Suspended accounts reinstated?<\/a><\/p>\n In the Left’s crosshairs: challenge the War on Women meme, get flagged as spam on Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n Twitter suspends another conservative account; Update: Chris Loesch free, flag-spam prog brigade still loose; Update: Loesch suspended again; Update: @ChrisLoesch is back up and running<\/a><\/p>\n Solidarity: Real truth to power on ‘blog about Brett Kimberlin’ day<\/a><\/p>\n Truth to power: Senator Chambliss asks Attorney General Holder what he is doing about SWATting; Update: Chambliss on Fox News<\/a><\/p>\n Tweet truth to power: Michelle Malkin talks conservative Twitter domination at RightOnline; Update: Video added<\/a><\/p> Read more: http:\/\/twitchy.com\/2013\/01\/06\/tgdn-hashtag-to-power-grassroots-set-up-twitter-gulag-defense-network\/<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" http:\/\/twitter.com\/#!\/ToddKincannon\/status\/287627641413050370 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.” — the eye (@ShannonPoe) January 6, 2013 Heh. It does stand for Twitter Gulag Defense Network. What … Continue reading #TGDN: Hashtag to power! 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