The difference between those subreddits and the ones banned where: 1) Magnitudes more users -and- 2) Mods were actively promoting harassment of individuals

The difference between those subreddits and the ones banned where: 1) Magnitudes more users -and- 2) Mods were actively promoting harassment of individuals Reddit admins had to step in because people were being bullied and receiving violent threats, in part due to actions taken by Mods of these large communities built on prejudice and harassment.