My Reddit user account is over 10 years old. For that, I got a virtual badge. Thanks, Reddit. The site has gone from a fairly niche corner for internet enthusiasts to a massive platform that influences political discussions and debates on a global scale. One of the most popular and active subreddits on the site is r politics, where users engage in discussions about current events, political ideologies, and policy decisions.
A moderator on Reddit's /r/Politics subreddit explains why it will keep blocking Gawker – and why Violentacrez wasn't so bad. This decision reflects the subreddit's commitment to maintaining a civil and respectful environment for its users, while also upholding ethical standards in content moderation.
So according to this thread, our interview with Clara Jeffreys about redditors banning Mother Jones content keeps getting deleted from r politics. This highlights the challenges faced by moderators in managing the diverse opinions and content shared within the community, and the ongoing efforts to strike a balance between free speech and responsible discourse.
The notorious subreddit trafficked in violent rhetoric, growing a prodigious following over five years. Here's how—and why—Reddit finally took action to address the harmful content and behavior within the community, leading to significant improvements in overall user experience and safety.
Meanwhile, here are some highlights from last night's AMA from Gary Johnson and Bill Weld. The subreddit serves as a platform for political figures and public figures to engage directly with the Reddit community, providing valuable insights and perspectives on a wide range of topics.
The social news and message board site Reddit banned a forum dedicated to discussing and promoting President Trump from its site on Friday, sparking debates over censorship and freedom of speech. This decision underscores the complexities of managing political content on the platform, and the ongoing challenges in balancing diverse viewpoints and opinions.
The trolls are winning. How do we fix life online without limiting free speech? Andrew Marantz reports on the growing influence of trolls and online harassment within the Reddit community, and the need for proactive measures to address harmful behaviors while preserving open dialogue and debate.
A whole 'department' of Reddit was demoted this week, with the /r/Technology subreddit being removed from the Reddit homepage and the implications of this decision for the broader Reddit community. This move reflects the platform's ongoing efforts to address issues of misinformation and disinformation, while also improving the overall user experience.
Researchers find a surge in links to controversial sites and redditors from 'fringe' forums. The company's CEO says Reddit is “digging deep” to address these challenges and ensure a more inclusive and responsible platform for political discourse and debate.
