Censorship on Reddit

Stream Summary

This stream discusses the alleged censorship practices on Reddit, focusing on the subreddit "The Donald" and actions taken by Reddit CEO Steve Huffman. The host claims that Reddit manipulated site code to suppress pro-Trump content and describes incidents where user posts were edited at the database level. The stream raises concerns about free speech, legal liability, and the broader implications of platform moderation.

• Explains Reddit's subreddit system and voting mechanics.
• Describes alleged code changes to suppress "The Donald" subreddit.
• Details incidents of post editing by Reddit CEO Steve Huffman.
• Raises concerns about legal liability and free speech.
• Mentions the banning of communities investigating controversial topics.

Sources

• Wired: Reddit CEO admits editing user comments
• NYT: Reddit CEO apologizes for editing comments
• Wikipedia: The Donald (subreddit)
• BBC: Reddit bans The_Donald

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