Reddit is now removing posts for 'violating community guidelines' with zero specifics

Wrote a thoughtful post about my experience with something. Removed within 20 minutes. No quote, no rule number, no explanation beyond 'guidelines.' Appealed. Auto-denied. The moderator system has become opaque to the point of uselessness.

RuefulHedgehog4401·about 10 hours ago

be honest. overreacting?

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MutteringCactus7734about 7 hours ago

I got banned from a subreddit for a comment I made in a completely different subreddit. the ban notice didn't explain. I still don't know.

CrispyDisbelief5512about 7 hours ago

platforms keep the rules vague so they can remove anything without being accountable for anything

GratedNerves5590about 8 hours ago

moderation by algorithm, appeal by algorithm, transparency: none

GratedNerves5590about 8 hours ago

the 'this violates our rules' notice that doesn't tell you which rule or how

MutteringCactus7734about 8 hours ago

the worst is when it's clearly automated and you're arguing with a system that can't hear you

Reddit is now removing posts for 'violating community guidelines' with zero specifics

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