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And now I want to explain why you're wrong. The vast majority of people who are visiting subreddits are doing so because they're actively seeking out the mater

And now I want to explain why you're wrong. The vast majority of people who are visiting subreddits are doing so because they're actively seeking out the material being presented to them. These people are subscribers to the subreddits. Subreddits that "go dark" are not blocked for everyone. Their access is restricted ONLY for those who have not yet subscribed to the subreddit. So this giant display of enlightened asshattery affects almost nobody. And even if it did, it's a 2 day ordeal. Which means jack fucking squat. It's the equivalent of wearing an MLK bandana on Juneteenth day and spending the rest of the year voting and campaigning for politicians trying to abolish what's left of the Voting Rights Act.

OldManRyan 3y ago
> The vast majority of people who are visiting subreddits are doing so because they're actively seeking out the material being presented to them. These people are subscribers to the subreddits. Subreddits that "go dark" are not blocked for everyone. Their access is restricted ONLY for those who have not yet subscribed to the subreddit. I don't believe this is true but I'm willing to test it out. I'll subscribe to a bunch of subreddits that intend to go dark and see what happens.
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- OldManRyan 3y ago
  One of the subreddits I subbed to has gone dark and I cannot access it so I can confirm this is not true.
marcomourao 3y ago
> Their access is restricted ONLY for those who have not yet subscribed to the subreddit. When a sub is set to private "Only approved members can view and take part in its discussions."
- aniforprez 3y ago
  They're wrong. I was subscribed to EarthPorn before it went private. It is inaccessible to me now
beanaroo 3y ago
I can no longer access subreddits I have been subscribed to. They are also no longer listed in my subscriptions. Private subreddits are indeed invitation only

OldManRyan 3y ago

> The vast majority of people who are visiting subreddits are doing so because they're actively seeking out the material being presented to them. These people are subscribers to the subreddits. Subreddits that "go dark" are not blocked for everyone. Their access is restricted ONLY for those who have not yet subscribed to the subreddit. I don't believe this is true but I'm willing to test it out. I'll subscribe to a bunch of subreddits that intend to go dark and see what happens.

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OldManRyan 3y ago
One of the subreddits I subbed to has gone dark and I cannot access it so I can confirm this is not true.

marcomourao 3y ago

> Their access is restricted ONLY for those who have not yet subscribed to the subreddit. When a sub is set to private "Only approved members can view and take part in its discussions."

aniforprez 3y ago
They're wrong. I was subscribed to EarthPorn before it went private. It is inaccessible to me now

beanaroo 3y ago

I can no longer access subreddits I have been subscribed to. They are also no longer listed in my subscriptions. Private subreddits are indeed invitation only