Summary

Elon Musk privately pressured Reddit CEO Steve Huffman to address content moderation after publicly criticizing Reddit on X for banning links and allegedly hosting violent content.

Shortly after Musk’s messages, Reddit imposed a 72-hour ban on the “WhitePeopleTwitter” subreddit, citing violent content, and deleted a thread Musk highlighted.

Reddit denies external influence but acknowledges evaluating reports seriously.

The controversy stirred discussions among Reddit moderators, some mocking Musk as a “giant baby.” Musk has not commented on the situation.

  • Zerlyna
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    63 months ago

    Flying Squid has disappeared the past month. Very active user. I am worried.

    • @4am@lemm.ee
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      63 months ago

      He recently moved apparently, so probably just busy with life stuff?

      • Zerlyna
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        33 months ago

        Oh that’s good to know. I know there were health issues. That concerned me. He’ll be back later then I’m sure.

    • kamenLady.
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      23 months ago

      Moved to Britain with the family. Probably busy and back posting when things have settled