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> Abusive content is not acceptable on Reddit nor is engaging with it. This is such a fail for Reddit. If the content isn't allowed on the site, it's on Reddi
by mullingitover 6y ago
> Abusive content is not acceptable on Reddit nor is engaging with it.
This is such a fail for Reddit. If the content isn't allowed on the site, it's on Reddit to remove it. The existence of the content on the site implies Reddit's approval of the content, so engaging with that content is a wholly innocent act.
- fwip 6y agoDo you think that every post and comment on Reddit is pre-approved by an employee before it becomes visible?
- MauranKilom 6y agoPlease explain by what mechanism you would expect abusive content to be unengagable before being recognized (and treated) as such. Preferably one that does not involve Reddit having to travel back in time.
- mullingitover 6y agoI don't have a way to programmatically detect abusive content, and for users the content's presence on the site implies it's legitimate. Just remove it when it's found, and shadowban the people who posted it. It isn't rocket surgery.