Reddit bans subreddit group “r/DonaldTrump”

Post by kemiller » Fri, Jan 08, 2021, 6:57 PM UTC

ravenstine wrote: post #37

typon wrote: post #12

Irrelevant. Most of the original users of /r/theDonald migrated theDonald.win, which became one of the top websites in the US in terms of traffic. They're behind Cloudflare and constantly DDoSd these days it seems like it. Moreover, they've gotten threats from their ISP that they have to delete certain posts or be shut down. (which seems scary to me) Also, please don't judge me, I just have a morbid curiosity to see…

That's the danger in going to such lengths to shut down disagreeable viewpoints. People say "make your own website", but that becomes a race to the bottom when we start politicizing server hosts and ISPs. When you completely shut people up, that doesn't mean they're gone, and now you don't know what they're thinking. Meanwhile you're actually tyrannical because a monopoly on information makes the mass 80% believe tha…

Post by stuckindider » Fri, Jan 08, 2021, 6:57 PM UTC

mullingitover wrote: post #251

Twenty years from now we won't talk much about Donald Trump. However, every time we do, the sacking of the US capitol will be the top thing we link to his presidency. Probably the only thing. For many of his supporters, the only thing they will be remembered for is their support of him. Reddit isn't stupid. This is still sinking in for many, and for those ahead of the curve they're doing everything they can to disass…

Post by Ericson2314 » Fri, Jan 08, 2021, 6:57 PM UTC

Traster wrote: post #51

slg wrote: post #13

The cynic in me can't help but notice that all these platforms are suddenly growing a backbone now that we know Democrats will control both the executive and legislative branches.

I think it's impossible to say. The fact that the capitol got stormed the same day as the democrats won control means it's impossible to disaggregate. It might be a cynical move by Facebook but is it also a cynical move by Betsy Devos? What difference did democrat control make to her?

Post by blisterpeanuts » Fri, Jan 08, 2021, 6:57 PM UTC

x86_64Ubuntu wrote: post #247

michaelmrose wrote: post #174

Earlier quoted context omitted.

If you wonder why they are threatened consider parler and the things people post there. Please forgive the language it is verbatim and I think threats of violence are more offensive than bad words. > You had better be ready partriots! It is go time very soon. We must attack all central communications to big cities are democratic cities. Fiber optics telecom bridges supply routes we can starve those motherfuckers to d…

The people screaming "Free Speech" are well aware of the content and viewpoints espoused by sites like Parler and T_D. The fact of the matter is that they are supportive of people being killed and white supremacist autocracy being installed.

Post by llbeansandrice » Fri, Jan 08, 2021, 6:58 PM UTC

mywittyname wrote: post #137

llbeansandrice wrote: post #89

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> What difference did democrat control make to her? Nothing imo. Before it was probable that there could be careers and jobs outside of the presidency. With these moves it seems like Trump decided to make his bed with the worst of his base and a lot of people have finally decided that it's a bridge too far. Last-minute attempts to distance themselves after playing along the entire time.

I don't think you know who DeVos or her family is. Her family owns the largest private military in the world. They don't need jobs; they aren't going anywhere. They are going to continue shoving billions of dollars of government funds into their pockets. They will be standing right there to fill key cabinet roles for the next Republican administration.