• drhodl@lemmy.world
    242·
    3 days ago

    I got perma banned from my OG account for engaging with ruzzian trolls. Apparently telling them they’d look good fertilizing sunflowers, and digging babushka a fresh latrine pit is “promoting violence”. No warnings, just straight to ban. Reddit allows obvious ruzzian gas lighters, but bans those who call them out. That is Reddit today, a hotbed of ruzzian and nazi propaganda.

    • Gammelfisch@lemmy.world
      9·
      3 days ago

      Same here, I simply made a comment about “the Muscovites receiving a dose of their own medicine” and fucking Russian shill, Putin Bot and/or MAGAt reported me. To top it off, I did not use a single swear word in the comment. Fuck Russia and Reddit.

      • drhodl@lemmy.world
        7·
        3 days ago

        It’s hilarious how magats don’t like free speech when it’s directed against them. Bunch of loathesome pussies.

      • Ledericas@lemm.eeEnglish
        3·
        3 days ago

        i always commented on many of those subs, how alot of them are just russian bots/trolls, and people respond to these posts like its an actual person doing it, no its all russia. Half of the comments are more than likely russian bots, if reddit actually DOES ITS JOBS, reddit would be a very quiet place. i get that theres alot from US propaganda farms, but it pales in comparison to russia.

      • drhodl@lemmy.world
        41·
        3 days ago

        It’s derogatory. It’s a play on the stupid “Z” they had on all their vehicles when they invaded Ukraine. “Cuntistan” would probably have got me banned. Anyway, I’ll misspell the names of any country I loathe, as much as I like :)

    • Ledericas@lemm.eeEnglish
      3·
      3 days ago

      i got temp ban, for reporting trolls, lol. apparently reporting more than once in arbitrary amount of time, is considered report abuse. its the same type of comments you hear from .ml false, pushing a botty narrative.

    • steelrat@lemmy.worldEnglish
      13·
      3 days ago

      Always with the lame death threats from a basement. It’s the one rule of reddit.

      • drhodl@lemmy.world
        4·
        3 days ago

        There was no death threat from me, and what else do you suggest when dealing with a gas lighter or out and out liar? Just lie back and take it?

  • Jaberw0cky@lemmy.world
    251·
    3 days ago

    I deleted my reddit account yesterday. I used Revedit and I realised that most of the comments I had made on there had been removed or hidden without me ever realising…

    • REDACTED@infosec.pubEnglish
      11·
      3 days ago

      I was blown away by how many completely normal comments (just part of discussions, not even political) have been removed. Pretty sure reddit automod is broken and I’m not sure if reddit devs are even aware of it

      • SirQuack@feddit.nl
        1·
        3 days ago

        I’m not sure if reddit devs are even aware of it

        They likely are, but management is also likely rejecting any attempts to fix it.

    • ChanchoManco@lemm.ee
      11·
      3 days ago

      I deleted my account yesterday too, I came to Lemmy on the API Exodus and very occasionally checked Reddit but never came around to delete my account until now. Same with my Twitter account.

  • Red_October@lemmy.world
    35·
    4 days ago

    It’s become pretty clear that Reddit has chosen to slide into corpo-fascism. Don’t be surprised when signs of dissent are squashed, when rebellious subreddits are systematically suppressed until they’re removed entirely, when the accounts of those who resist are closed and IP banned. Abandon all hope of free expression there, they’ve chosen their side and aren’t going to entertain the opposition any longer.

    • barneypiccolo@lemm.eeEnglish
      26·
      3 days ago

      After 12 years, and nearly a million karma, i was permabanned right after HitlerPig was inaugurated, for repeating an opinion that i have stated many times. Nobody ever said a word until HitlerPig was in office, then suddenly I was permabanned. I came over to Lemmy, only to find i wasn’t alone.

      I suspect the reason is because Ohanion wamts to buy TikTok, and he knows that HitlerPig will be making the decision personally, based on who smooches his ass, follows his orders, and pays the biggest bribe. So as a show of good faith, he abandons Reddit’s doctrine of Free Speech.

      • berno@lemmy.world
        11·
        3 days ago

        Reddit’s doctrine of Free Speech.

        lol. this is the company that to this day makes zero mention of Aaron Swartz as a cofounder.

        • tischbier@feddit.orgEnglish
          5·
          3 days ago

          Man that is such a painful travesty. I can’t imagine trashing your friend and cofounder into the trash like that after what happened. We will remember Aaron.

    • NutWrench@lemmy.mlEnglish
      11·
      3 days ago

      This is the advantage of decentralized platforms like Lemmy. One billionaire can’t screw things up for millions of users. They would have to take over all 600 Instances in many different countries to control it.

  • 74 183.84@lemm.eeEnglish
    21·
    3 days ago

    This is so sad to see. I had many years of fun on reddit. I wish it wouldnt have become so commercialized. Money just ruins shit too often

  • Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world
    1181·
    4 days ago

    Because those who appease our new robot overlords will be handsomely rewarded! (Or at least tortured slightly less)

  • skozzii@lemmy.ca
    191·
    3 days ago

    Tesla is losing a pile of cash, anyone know how low it needs to go until Musk is going to get a margin call and the whole thing comes crumbling down? He has leveraged himself to the max.

  • DarkFuture@lemmy.worldEnglish
    821·
    4 days ago

    Because Reddit has chosen the wrong side of history.

    Just like multiple German companies did when Hitler and his fascists rose to power.

          • thanks AV@lemmy.world
            3·
            3 days ago

            We should have been doing it a lot more. I might have been fooled into believing america was a great country if we put the actual people committing harm against the country and it’s people on death row instead the guy who killed two people because they’ve been a victim of systemic abuse their entire life. Systemic abuses enabled by the very same capitalists that get fined2% of their profit for creating the conditions for 400 murderers to be forged in this hell-fire.

            When the baby formula shortage happened all those ceos should have been on federal trial for crimes against humanity but nooooooo they have a responsibility to shareholders that makes them inculpable for material harm their business decisions caused millions of infants.

            At least in China they execute the billionaire that poisons formula for more profit.

  • Hikuro-93@lemmy.ca
    42·
    4 days ago

    Yup. Also got my account suspension due to “suspicious activity” on “upvoting and engaging with discriminatory and violent content”.

    Meaning I upvoted posts condemning US’s current position, and correcting the swarm of misinformation by US shills.

    Glad I finally managed to nuke my entire reddit history and delete my account. F’ that toxic cesspool. R/Europe and other euro-canadian subs already felt like more US and Russian shills were active than actual europeans or canadians.

    • barneypiccolo@lemm.eeEnglish
      10·
      3 days ago

      As soon as HitlerPig was inaugurated, I was permabanned after 12 years and almost a million Karma. I was sad at first, but more and more, Reddit is filled with bots, trolls, punsters, novelty accounts, and plenty of other nonsense. 50% of most comment sections were bullshit, and its been increasingly difficult to have a good faith discussion without it breaking down because of a flood of bad faith contributions.

      I’ve come to terms with the idea that im better off. Without vigorous discussion, what good is Reddit?

      • Hikuro-93@lemmy.ca
        7·
        3 days ago

        Precisely that. If a forum meant for discussion has its credibility compromised, what good is it as a discussion platform?

        It’s one thing disagreeing with one’s PoV or not tolerating actual aggressive/toxic behavior. It’s another entire thing to censor opinions written with civility and arguments, or allow for bots to derail any meaningful discussion and demotivate/shame people for what they believe in. En masse, at that.

        I am willing to learn another person’s PoV if it differs from my own - heck, if they make a compelling argument and present facts I had not considered I might even change my stance on the subject.

        But simply discussing in bad faith and relying solely on insults or disinformation, plus an unwillingness to also consider other people’s PoV is not the way to reach common ground on differing positions. That’s when I realize that person is playing around and I might as well not give them their fix of dopamine.

    • tischbier@feddit.orgEnglish
      7·
      3 days ago

      I had all my comments admin removed that were criticizing Russia from an academic perspective and academic tone. I even cite and quote well respected interns relations journals that are totally neutral to traditional conservative in leaning. Nope.

      What’s so utterly bizarre is that the “conservative” community on Reddit keeps blasting that it’s “ultra-left.” If plainly stating “Russia’s war time economy is something I don’t like” is “ultra-left” then I am fucked and probably already on a list haha

    • Ledericas@lemm.eeEnglish
      3·
      4 days ago

      i felt like r/europe was very “r/politics”-like, i distinctly remember one of my old acc was banned from there from a certain comment about ukraine, right before the banning madness began. and then one of the ukraine subs, r/ukraine or ukrainewareport was also getting more restrictive.

  • arakhis_@feddit.orgEnglish
    471·
    4 days ago

    Never thought Reddit is so shady.

    • I literally just repeated a questionable source of a linked article (like “fox news” as a comment to highlight bias). -> 7 day ban
    • Then, i admit bad action: commented via long-time second account one single but wholesome comment during that period. (to someone in need in the same sub, giving a tip on how to handle bad lifesituation. not realizing its the same forum) -> permaban in that forum
    • 7 days of trying to talk as diplomatic and giving as possible to the mods, even revealing my innocence of my second account
      • ip ban on all my accounts without any other talks. (prolly the a mod forwarded that to reddit and they dont care at all about nuance)

    had like 80k karma & original content posted over the years, but in the end: Gave me energy to join this community here and transfer.

    Good riddance. Less american now, F Sillicon Valley more power to the people

    • Branch_Ranch@lemmy.world
      9·
      3 days ago

      Welcome. I was on Reddit for more than a decade. It was fun while it lasted but we are all better here on Lemmy.

    • muxika@lemm.eeEnglish
      131·
      4 days ago

      I was in a similar situation karma-wise. I was happy there until I saw how ruthless the mods could be. This is a better alternative to all that.

    • Ledericas@lemm.eeEnglish
      5·
      4 days ago

      i was annoyed how many foxnews articles was being posted on subs, do you people take fox news as serious enws?

      some niche subs are super sensitive if you contradict them, something like r/gym bans you for even mentioning PEDS. i was responding someone qouting rob machelenny from isaip, said if he was juiced he would get that big, which was true by his own admission.

      • arakhis_@feddit.org
        2·
        3 days ago

        Ye im still somewhat looking into reddit (also to just realize what similar communities I should follow here)

        There’s just so many whack websites as basis for discussion. Like newsgeek or other tabloids and people act like it’s the most official matter.

        Feels like everyone only reads the headline and starts mashing their keyboards. And your reception tends to be less text = lie. The recent behavior and interaction feels similar to today’s Twitter in terms of rage induction, just for nerds

        • Ledericas@lemm.eeEnglish
          1·
          3 days ago

          i was pointing out some of them are russian back sources which is just as bad.

    • tischbier@feddit.orgEnglish
      41·
      3 days ago

      Welcome! Similar story. I upvoted on a long standing account and got warned. Not sure which upvote did it. I’ve got a few hundred thousand karma across accounts. Had a fair share of OC hitall. Pretty typical engaged user.

      Then I tried to help someone in a niche sub with buying bedding. And auto admin mod kept removing my comment post. Then the sub mods messaged me and said they tried to make my comment visible multiple times and couldn’t override the admin.

      Then I followed mod advice and reposted my helpful comment only to get an auto banned on all accounts from the admin for “spam” (for two comments? Really?). The sub admin were able to override the ban and reinstate me since I did nothing wrong.

      It’s way too frustrating to deal with. Out of the past year like 800 normal/helpful comments of mine have been shadow removed or admin removed.

      At that point I’m just talking to myself. After 12 years, I never thought I’d leave Reddit but here we are. Happy to be on Lemmy.

      • arakhis_@feddit.org
        4·
        3 days ago

        It’s way too frustrating to deal with.

        Exaaactly!!

        They put in so much effort to stop bots (restricting new accounts alot: read experiences how they wont directly let you know that stuff isnt loading anymore, read about hidden scores and also I remember years back in the beginning how confusing and weird the system was towards me with errors not allowing to post being “unavailable”, etc)

        And then, they dont offer any supports like ticket systems for actual humans to apply and seek dialogue. (I mean they do, but its all automated responses into complete support restriction after deny without any non-automated input)

        They really dont care about the users. And its has the same silicon valley agenda behind it. Especially with the accumulated changes to algorithms. It seems so based on baiting user’s interaction rather than seeking genuine connection and helpfulness

        And its shocking how hidden this issue is on reddit. And people talking about reddit: all criticism you hear is how its a bubble (esp politically used). But nobody talks about how crazy the handling of users is. I literally been seperated.

        Maybe thats the essence of mentioned bubble issue in disguise after all

  • -iamai-@lemm.ee
    16·
    3 days ago

    Perma banned for a mild comment on some post about billionaires… oh well

      • gigglybastard@lemmy.world
        2·
        3 days ago

        there was a petition on reddit a few days ago, it got 16k signatures … 16 fucking k in a country of 350 million!

        meanwhile, there was 800.000 people on the streets of belgrade a couple of days ago, 4 months after the protests began still going stronger and stronger

        americans don’t know shit about protesting

    • pelespirit@sh.itjust.works
      186·
      4 days ago

      Teach us the ways. Just remember though, the US is quite large geographically and the cities are pretty spread out.

      • Deceptichum@quokk.auEnglish
        30·
        4 days ago

        Just remember though, that excuse didn’t matter during the WoT or 1% protests, Americans were able to gather in huge numbers and coordinate globally.

        But somehow in the last 10 years America has physically elongated until those distances that were doable before are now the biggest barrier to stopping literal fascism.

        Please stop repeating this self defeating myth.

        • pelespirit@sh.itjust.works
          122·
          4 days ago

          Are you saying World Trade Organization protests? I lived in Seattle during that time. I think protesting is good, but this is a takeover of our government. I know that it’s giving the fascists what they want, but I do feel defeated this time around. We barely got him out last time and he cheated his way back in legally or he got his minions to do it illegally.

          I’m focusing on helping my community members first this time and being a support system to anyone I can. I’m also trying to post media about actual facts and none of the hyperbole that is his firehose of taking over the media.

          “The opposition party is the media,” Steve Bannon, who helped run Trump’s 2016 campaign, told PBS Frontline five years ago. “And the media can only — because they’re dumb and they’re lazy — they can only focus on one thing at a time.”

          So the solution, per Bannon? Overwhelm them.

          “All we have to do is flood the zone,” he said. “Every day we hit them with three things. They’ll bite on one, and we’ll get all of our stuff done, bang, bang, bang. These guys will never — will never be able to recover. But we’ve got to start with muzzle velocity.”

          • Deceptichum@quokk.auEnglish
            9·
            4 days ago

            War on Terror, the global US born protest against the bullshit invasions following 9/11.

            So if you can’t keep him out legally, and he’s taking away your legal options anyway…

            Hey what are your amendments again?

            • pelespirit@sh.itjust.works
              92·
              4 days ago

              War on Terror, the global US born protest against the bullshit invasions following 9/11.

              I don’t mean to make you feel bad about this, but our protests weren’t that loud over here. Mostly because people convinced the populace that they had WMD’s. I was young and stupid and believed in our government.

              Hey what are your amendments again?

              Have you seen our police force? They have tanks and usually the option to shoot to kill. I know there are some to risk everything to against this regime, but they’re not the ones that are going to help the situation. They’ll just get mowed down. A financial hit to our economy is the only thing that will wake up the people who will do anything about this. Right now, they think that they’re the ones that won’t be hurt.

              • Deceptichum@quokk.auEnglish
                13·
                4 days ago

                Did the tanks stop Luigi?

                Sorry, I’m just tired. It seems like every time Americans talk there’s a million excuses for why they can’t clean up their own mess and instead we all have to wait until this spills into WW3 or something.

                • pelespirit@sh.itjust.works
                  42·
                  4 days ago

                  Dude, you’re hand waving away some pretty extreme things. Let’s say that trump has a heart attack and dies from too many hamberders, it is shit buckets all the way down. There are many countries all over the world that have dictators and didn’t/don’t know what to do.

                  Trump causing our economy to shit itself is the only way it’s going to be stopped at this point. Later, that won’t matter.

      • stoy@lemmy.zip
        231·
        4 days ago

        The atomization of the citizens have had decades to fester in the US.

        Single family houses, car dependent infrastructure, lack of private communications will all move people away from forming groups, and make it more difficult to organize.

        Living in an apartment makes it easier to form a small group of common interests, you meet other people in similar situations, have ready access to private areas to discuss sensitive subjects, same goes for public transport.

        Once a small group has been established, it is far easier to keep it going, than to establish a new group.

        And once you have a group it is far easier to organize protests.

      • formulaBonk@lemm.eeEnglish
        138·
        4 days ago

        That’s like saying “I wish EU knew how to protest” because the states differ about as much as European countries. I don’t hear of a ton of the Eastern European countries protesting like the French, or the Poles do. I think there is a lot of ignorance of how it looks like to be an American from the inside

        • pelespirit@sh.itjust.works
          92·
          4 days ago

          I think there is a lot of ignorance of how it looks like to be an American from the inside

          True, and they might be sick of hearing us talk. I really feel like European and American citizens are in the same boat. America’s politicians have so much power over the entire world and there isn’t a lot we can do about it. I’m grateful the Europeans are doing some great purchasing power protests. You hit us in our pocketbook, that’s where they powers that be will listen.

          • Deceptichum@quokk.auEnglish
            63·
            4 days ago

            Americans are armed, they have the most power over their politicians for that reason.

            • brygphilomena@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
              31·
              4 days ago

              Yes, but it’s also like saying that someone in London should go to Moscow to deal with Putin. And that is STILL HALF the distance from where I live to Washington DC where these fucks are dismantling my country.

            • doingthestuff@lemy.lolEnglish
              31·
              4 days ago

              Yes, and probably a slim majority of those armed people voted for Trump. This power equalizer is one of the reasons our protests don’t get more violent. In a lot of places here, if someone reasonably fears for their life because of your actions they can can just shoot you. It’s why leftists rarely take protests to conservative areas. And the fascists just laugh while Democrat voters burn down businesses in their own neighborhoods. We need to target the oligarchs’ businesses and income streams, but too many people like “their” billionaires who donate pennies of their dollars to popular causes to appease those who might otherwise bring out the guillotines.