Reddit

cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/65795198

Reddit privacy moderators recently censored this content over a day after it was posted. IMO the reason is suspicious.

Accessible at Reddit or Reveddit

(There are no subreddit rules banning "political propaganda" or "character assassination." Nor does this comment appear to rise to either of those accusations: other non-removed comments back up the removed one.)

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/27463356

It's much better here! It’s nice and cozy, kinda like Reddit circa 15 years ago.

For your memes we have !memes@lemmy.world and if you're a programmer of some kinds we got !programmer_humor@programming.dev to scratch that itch, if you like sciency posts mander.xyz has some excellent communities (communities=subreddits) like !science@mander.xyz, !biology@mander.xyzand !astronomy@mander.xyz and for a meme science combo there's always the fantastic !science_memes@mander.xyz

You can also drop a shit(post) off at !lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world or hang out at !onehundredninetysix@lemmy.blahaj.zone (though you do have to post before you leave that one!)

If you want to explore the world of PC Gaming on Linux check !linux_gaming@lemmy.world or for more general Linux !linux@programming.dev and we even have a Linux meme comm at !linuxmemes@lemmy.world (we like Linux around here lmao)

For news !world@lemmy.world is excellent and for US focused news !news@lemmy.world and !usa@midwest.social

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We’re not without our cons though, biggest problem we have are probably the Tankies, but here they’re mostly on what's known as the Tankie Triad: lemmy.ml, lemmygrad and hexbear. For the most part, grad and hex are widely defederated from (Users and content of those instances won't be "synced" and you won't see them) and you only have to worry about .ml, but on Lemmy you can do a personal instance wide block if you’d rather just not deal with them. .ml tends to be more subtle opting for censorship of dissent before things get crazy on their threads and allowing certain propaganda to flourish (If you wish to see documentation of it, checkout !meanwhileongrad@sh.itjust.works ) Here on Lemmy all moderator actions are public and available for viewing on what's known as the "modlog"

Obligatory, fuck Spez

I don't read r/conservative much but what I've seen is they keep banning actual conservatives because they correctly call out what Trump is doing on things where it's not about left and right but right and wrong.

Some people are saying that it could be coincidental. OP asks why would the two accounts who post so regularly just happen to both stop at the same time on that day.

I have a 3 day ban over on Reddit for saying (n word, then homophobic f word). I wasn't implying anyone was inferior. Reddit lacks a rule expressly saying I can't use slurs in any context, although they have racism and homophobia banned. Was I being racist and homophobic just by mentioning the word?

Here is the context: I said on /r/monkeyspaw: "Granted. Your username is now "/u/nf." uncensored. In response to

"I wish I was able to change my username on reddit."

Honestly most of the people who are banned are for silly reasons. At best, they can extend it to a few months but a site wide ip ban forever? Isn't that a stretch?

I'll tell you why I got banned - I have two accounts and I got banned from one subreddit for making a meta comment. I switched to my other account and commented unknowingly that it's not allowed. My comment didn't include any abuse, being mean, bullying or harassment. Next, a satire post was made on a sub and I gave a satirical reply (again no abuse etc) and it even receive 800+ up votes but guess what? I'm banned for identity related hate? It was a temp ban and I waited for it to get over. What I didn't realize was that sub 1 banned me permanently in this duration and I happened to comment there - again a harmless comment like "xyz walked out" and lo and behold i have a permanent ban now.

I feel the mods on reddit are on a power trip and are really going to be the reason for its doom.

https://www.reddit.com/r/eurovision/comments/1pksni7/announcement_collective_mod_resignation/

Reddit banned me for seemingly no reason. Twice. I'm sticking to Lemmy. I don't know how the moderators at reddit even function. The entire process is beyond shady. Not only do they not tell you why you were banned but they literally don't even tell you that you are banned. They let you just browse thinking everything is fine until you realize that every single post you make gets automatically deleted That your PFP suddenly disappears. that your achievements don't seem to work Then if you try to type in your account into a browser you're not logged in at, only then will you see that you're banned. Then if you can figure out how to get to the appeals page, which for some reason two of exists, even though they are identical, Reddit not only doesn't ever bother responding at all, but they don't even acknowledge that they received the appeal. Not even an automated message. Nothing. I don't know any other social media site that does this its just wild to me. Anyway, I'm here to rant about it because I can't rant on Reddit.🤣 hope you guys enjoyed the rant

They'll nuke you from orbit if they even get one fingerprint from a browser with a previously banned account - but if you're an LLM bot or Nazi (or both)? You're good.

cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/51586742

I can't tell the reason exactly, but if I have to guess it might be because of hosting NSFW FMHY(FMHL). Maybe there is a problem related to this with their hosting provider.

I can't understand how powerful is NSFW FMHY list is, that it either get taken down or it takes down the website hosting it.

Anyway, thought it would be an interesting update to Reddit refugees.

https://www.reddit.com/mod/worldnews/moderators/

Near the bottom. Currently still has mod status

Yeah, I still use Reddit alongside the fediverse for certain community types and topics where the Fediverse lacks. I'm not one to usually share this type of thing, as it can come across as whiny - but this one to me is absurd.

So I recently made a post here regarding a conclusion I had made concerning the hive and what they would do if asked. I made the thread specifically as a response to those across the website who claim that what a specific character within the show is doing is acceptable because the hive consents to him doing it. If you go and read the topic, you can see what my argument was by the replies.

At no point was I intimating that the hypothetical was a good thing, and even expressedly said it would be awful multiple times (that would be awful was the specific point of my post) - but by the show's logic, it would happen. It was meant as a challenge to those who defend this character and how they rationalise and justify his conduct.

Someone reported the post and it got removed. I have appealed this and it was upheld. Here's the message from Reddit.

So I am very much not happy about being smeared as a predator by Reddits reporting system.

This astroturfing issue on Reddit is still relevant in 2025!

Just an observation but I feel within the past year, that sub is dominated by links from the daily beast.

I know Reddit is kinda trash at this point but I still occasionally browse but I absolutely cannot stand that rag of a media website. Their headlines are attention grabbing clickbait IMO.

Just curious if anyone else has noticed. I haven’t crunched any numbers or anything because I don’t really even give that much of a crap.

story by Alexander Willis

... is this a blog post ?
(( crossposted from Reddit, then to politics community on lemmy(dot)world ))

Beyond the Front Page of the Internet

Hi everyone,

The end of the year is as good a time as any for reflection, and lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what makes Reddit special.

When we started this site 20 years ago (AKA Very, Very Old Reddit), the goal was pretty simple: create a space where people could talk about interesting things they found on the internet. What began as an alternative to traditional media came into its own as an alternative to social media, and now that AI is everywhere, our aim is to keep Reddit the most human place on the internet. No matter what platforms or technology are trending, we’ve always strived to be a more authentic antidote.

Over the years, Reddit’s been stereotyped in all sorts of ways: shaving-challenged basement dwellers, keyboard warriors with too much time on their hands, or—more accurately—the funniest, most interesting, and helpful people on the internet. Take your pick. I’ve never liked the idea of a Reddit hivemind or archetype because Reddit’s not one thing. It never has been. Though I admit it’s always had a certain vibe, today even that is entirely dependent on which subreddits you hang out in.

For a long while, we were known as the “front page of the internet,” but we’ve outgrown a singular front page for everyone. You have different interests than I do, and your Reddit should look different from mine. And from your neighbor’s, or your coworker’s, or your best friend’s. Whether you’re in a community of fellow first-time parents, aspiring solo travelers, fans of your favorite reality show, or people who run ultra-marathons, Reddit is home to all of it. 

Which brings us to r/popular, the default feed for new users. In theory, it’s what’s most popular on Reddit, but it’s actually what is liked by the most active users on Reddit—which is not the same thing. Having it as a default feed gives the false impression of a singular Reddit culture, one that is neither representative of Reddit nor appealing to new users (or anyone at all, IMO). Which is why, in the near future, we'll stop showing it to new users, and unless you read it regularly, we’ll remove it from the core group of feeds in the app. 

Said more directly: r/popular sucks, and we’re moving away from it, and towards better, more relevant and personalized feeds.

We’re one platform, yes, but with many minds (at least more than one). One of my favorite aspects of Reddit is that every community has its own culture, rules, and sense (or lack) of humor. We are a constantly evolving ecosystem where anyone, anywhere, can connect on almost any topic or belief. And if your perspective isn’t represented, you can create the community you want to see. The freedom to build your own corner of the internet is what makes Reddit, Reddit.

On Reddit, no strongly held worldview exists unchallenged. For every earnest subreddit, there is a vibrant and more funny circlejerk counterpart lurking in the shadows. That balance—and sometimes tension—reflects how the world actually is.

More people are visiting Reddit than ever before—116 million every day. And when I look at the top-visited communities, it’s not surprising to see that they are (mostly) coming here to laugh, ask questions, judge, and generally be entertained.

Top 20 SFW subreddits by weekly active visitors, as of November 20, 2025.

Reddit thrives when its communities are unique. That’s why we empower them to make their own rules (on top of ours) and grow the way they want to. But distinct communities require distinct leaders. A situation where someone moderates an unlimited number of massive communities is not that, which is why we’re making a few changes.

Namely, we’re limiting the number of high-traffic communities any single person can moderate. This is a major shift with a lot of nuance, so we're not rushing. We’re focused on helping all affected mods and communities through the transition, which you can read about in detail here.

Relatedly, you may have noticed that we updated how we display community size. We switched from Subscribers—which was really just a measure of age—to Weekly Visitors to reflect actual activity. (And if you really miss subscribers, you can add them back with this devvit app.)

These changes are all part of the same goal: making Reddit more conducive to how people actually use it today.

Reddit is for everyone because it’s built by everyone. We’re a vibrant city of coffee shops, nightclubs, arenas, and yes, a few weird basements (neckbeard not required). Sure, you can come here to argue, but like in real life, most people come here to connect. We want to help you do more of that.

Thank you to all of you who make Reddit what it is and what it can be next.

See you next year,

u/spez

• If you search “the username” site:reddit.com you get everything.
• Reddit shows it all. Just search for "author:[username]". It shows all comments and posts made by said user
• If I go on your profile and hit the search bar then hit best of I can see everything
• You can just add "/search" to the end of the profile URL
• Click on any username, go to the search bar, go to "best of" and everything shows up.

TL;DR: Got permanently banned from r/interestingasfuck for commenting about Chinese surveillance, because I posted a news article in a different subreddit. Bots ban you across subreddits based on where you’ve posted, not what you said. Reddit allows it. Protect yourself.

Full text: Today I commented on a post in r/interestingasfuck about a compulsory surveillance app installed on Indian phones. My comment? “Okay but no one bats an eye when China does this?” Within minutes, I was permanently banned. Not for what I said but because I had previously posted in a completely unrelated subreddit.

The ban message: “This action was performed by a bot which does not check the context or content of your comments.”

The bot openly admits it doesn’t care what you actually said.

Here’s something most users don’t realize: when you post in a subreddit, the moderators of that subreddit can see your entire Reddit history for 21-28 days after your last interaction there.

My “offense” was sharing a news article about X unmasking fake Gaza influencer accounts. It had 69 upvotes and 97% approval. Didn’t matter. Bot saw “participated in subreddit on our list” and executed. A command set up by a human moderator. To get unbanned, I have to delete my posts there and recite this exact phrase: “I have read the ban message, deleted all posts and comments in that subreddit and am now ready to be unbanned.” Wrong words = auto-muted by another bot.

That’s not an appeal. It’s a loyalty oath enforced by automation.

Why This Matters

1. It creates echo chambers: If participating in one community gets you banned from others, people stop engaging with diverse viewpoints.
2. It punishes good-faith engagement: I’ve seen people banned for criticizing a subreddit — the bot doesn’t know if you were agreeing or disagreeing.

What You Can Do

1. Block the bots. (list of 52 bots I have found will be in the comments)
2. Adjust your privacy settings. Go to Settings > Profile > Content and activity > Hide All. This hides your posts and comments from public view (though mods can still see your history for 21-28 days after you interact with their subreddit).

The Bottom Line: I shouldn’t have to maintain a blocklist of bot accounts and hide my post history just to participate normally.

When the best advice for using a platform is “hide everything about yourself and fragment your identity across multiple accounts,” something has gone fundamentally wrong with how that platform is governed.

Suggestion - Reddit should introduce like X(Twitter) the account created location and where they are currently logged in from.

Edit: from u/boredbythechore Pasting the list of usernames instead of links. I found it quicker to go to Settings -> Privacy -> Blocked accounts and add users that way instead of having to click each link.

hive-protect BotBouncer bot-bouncer Saferbot SaferBot2 SafestBot safebot BotDefense USLBot AutoBanBot MisandryBot banhammerapp evasion-guard SpambotSwatter SpamBustr bot-swatter purge-user RepostSleuthBot MAGIC_EYE_BOT DuplicateDestroyer InstantPeopleSearch ContextModBot modqueue-nuke floodassistant comment-nuke mod-mentions flairassistant auto-modmail toolboxnotesxfer interactive-workflow admin-tattler ChromaticHammer bingo-post automod-sync modmail-userinfo discord-relay modlog-archive AssistantBOT anti-evil erase-user staydownremoved comment-rinse ban-purge title-rinse queue-pruner ai-banning-automation subguard read-the-rules ignorit-app modmailassistant user-flair-bot trendingtattler manipulation-pi videosbot subscriber-count

Edit 2: For making this post on r/self and r/theoryofreddit (which ended up getting removed and this post only remains) the moderator u/kezika has banned me on r/nottheonion for simply making this post, not even making a post there or commenting. Just a warning to anyone who wants to speak up online. And yes I have posted in r/nottheonion but that was a while ago and NOT today and the ban happened today over my disagreement with their comments on these posts and their apparent witch hunt against my opinions. We are allowed to have different opinions man, we are all entitled to them. But silencing me for having one that is different from yours is censorship. If anyone needs proof please DM me I took screenshots before they deleted some of their comments here and on the other subreddits.

If the moderators of this subreddit have an issue with my post please let me know and I will remove, I do not want to break any rules.

Holy shit.