Current Events > Reddit bans misogynist community as part of anti-violence crackdown

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https://www.engadget.com/2017/11/08/reddit-bans-misogynist-community-in-anti-violence-crackdown/

Reddit's crackdown on hate-filled, violent communities isn't just limited to banning racists: the social site has banned r/Incels, the misogynistic "involuntary celibates" subreddit. While the company isn't diving into specific posts that prompted the ban, a spokeswoman pointed us to the October 25th policy change that forbids content which "encourages, glorifies, incites, or calls for violence or physical harm." And given Incels' history, it's easy to see why the subreddit ran afoul of these limits.

The group styled itself as a haven for men frustrated with their lack of sex. This wasn't a coping or self-improvement group, however. Rather, it attacked an allegedly superficial society and blamed women in particular. Many felt as if women were only interested in looks, and that men were entitled to sex. Members frequently discussed violent fantasies, including raping women and killing more attractive men. In other words, Incels crossed a line that even other misogynist groups wouldn't touch.
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Is Hapas still up
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So is the gta subreddit banned for glorifying violence? What about the US army sub?

I don't think you can really make an easy designation for when speech becomes 'too violent'. It's only actual physical actions (specifically violence) that aren't permissible. \

(I don't necessarily believe this but please discuss)
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kuwab0 posted...

Is Hapas still up

That is a very specific sub...
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Good to see r/incels gone. Very good.
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Is this supposed to be upsetting?
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