[–] derram 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
2019-03-15 | Reddit Bans 'Watchpeopledie' Subreddit to Stop Terrorist Footage
"Indeed, at least some users in r/Watchpeopledie subreddit were adamant about keeping footage of Friday's shooting up.", "Why Reddit suddenly decided to ban r/Watchpeopledie —despite its years of circulating other grisly videos— wasn't totally explained."
'Prior to Friday's ban, Reddit had attempted to rein in the r/Watchpeopledie subreddit with a "quarantine," which would warn incoming visitors about the graphic and potentially offensive content inside. ', "Reddit made the decision as all the major internet companies have been trying to prevent footage of Friday's shootings from spreading over social media."
'"The video stays up until someone censors us," posted one moderator on the subreddit before the ban. '
[–] Diggernicks ago
Nigs who censor should be gassed