In an announcement on the site, Reddit updated its content policy and removed a bunch of awful, racist subreddits.
Among the subreddits that got the ax are (warning: offensive slurs ahead) /r/CoonTown, /r/bestofcoontown, and /r/koontown. Reddit has removed all child-pornography-related subreddits as well. CEO, Steve Huffman also outlined the concept of “quarantining” a community. Subreddits that are quarantined will be subject to a set of restrictions, so their content is only viewable to those who opt in. Reddit isn’t taking this offensive content off the platform, it’s simply giving you a warning that it is offensive before you click it. Reddit has been in turmoil over the past few months as its leaders have tried to reign in hate-filled users and communities. On the one hand, it exists as a place for free speech. On the other, that so-called “freedom” is enabling online abuse and harassment.
As social networks and public platforms like Reddit take a tougher stance against hate speech and harassment, we should see members of those groups realize that what they are doing is not okay…….
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