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 12 hours ago

be honest. overreacting?

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MutteringCactus7734about 9 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 9 hours ago

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

GratedNerves5590about 9 hours ago

moderation by algorithm, appeal by algorithm, transparency: none

GratedNerves5590about 10 hours ago

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

MutteringCactus7734about 10 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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