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Unjust; I was permanently banned. u/Lumpy-Blacksmith1863

Fairly incompetent, jannies with a stick up their ass. You ask for your comment to be approved? In a default subreddit? Get banned permanently while the jannie with a stick up their ass reports you to reddit admins, which are just jannies with an even bigger stick up their ass. They'll then give you a 3 day site wide ban for daring ask their favored moderator to stop censoring discussions without a reason. IDGAF what colloquial term I call them, moderator, mods, janitors, jannies. That wasn't offensive, nor was offense intended. I'm intending offense here, because calling them "jannies" obviously got under their skin. I never intended that offense, but I'm from the old Internet where people discuss things, permabans are reserved for spammers/actual abuse, not a nickname for janitor. I thought the information on the website is useful, but if reddit admins are gonna ban everyone for using old terminology, it's just censorship and authoritarianism under a different name. Don't expect to get your comments that are shadow removed approved, nor dare ask a jannie to approve it. The mods and admins would rather issue you template responses instead of actually addressing the substance of the matter. Or act "offended" while they mute you for 28 days so you can't even respond. It's bullshit, it's no way to treat a userbase. I've never received an apology nor even consideration from these jannies. L. Garbage experience. EDIT: I've dropped it down to 1/5. Apparently, reddit considers it harassment to ask for an official response from mods. In a ban appeal. Yeah, right. A mute stick isn't a response, jack ass.

Reddit is really sad both quality wise and in their direction of moderation. Shame as they have a nice platform otherwise..!!

The platform itself seemed quite friendly to me at first. I used network for about a month, rarely engaging in discussions. The other day, I stumbled upon a group for trading/selling in-game items for a certain interesting for me game between players and posted 'I want to buy'-offer for a specific item. About 15 hours later, I posted another buy-offer for another item, but the post was automatically blocked by the subreddit - as it later turned out, the subreddit's rules don't allow more than one buy/sell offer to be posted in 20 hours. I received a warning from the subreddit, but a couple of minutes later, I discovered that Reddit itself had shadowbanned me. Before I even realized what was happening, I managed to ask a subreddit moderator to unban me, but was told I had no restrictions and that Reddit gave me shadowban. Reddit won't send you a shadowban notification by email, so you'll have to spend your time figuring out what happened. The official position is that this is done to combat spammers and bots, but ultimately, a HUGE portion of new users are being targeted. I filed an appeal against the ban, and I read that moderators can take anywhere from A FEW DAYS TO MONTHS to review it. This is unacceptable. I don't intend to waste my nerves on a long wait. A reasonable time frame for reviewing such cases should be up to several hours. Although that's still too much. I'm ending my work with this platform, and given Reddit's complete disinterest in new users, I don't recommend using the network. The disregard for users is exactly what Reddit deserves from users as well.

Reddit stands out as one of the few large online platforms that still prioritizes substance over noise. In an internet ecosystem dominated by shallow content, aggressive promotion, and algorithm-driven engagement farming, Reddit’s structure feels intentionally resistant to spam and low-effort participation. That is not accidental. It is the direct result of strict rules, community moderation, and clear boundaries on what is acceptable behavior. One of Reddit’s strongest qualities is its focus on valid, experience-based information. Most subreddits enforce posting standards that require context, clarity, and relevance. This naturally filters out generic advice, copied content, and promotional posts. While these restrictions can feel frustrating at first, they ultimately improve the quality of discussion. When a post survives moderation, it usually means it adds value. That alone sets Reddit apart from many other platforms where visibility is driven more by volume than by usefulness. The platform’s hard rules and moderation systems are often misunderstood as being unfriendly, but in practice they are what make Reddit work. Each community is self-governed by moderators who understand the subject matter and enforce rules tailored to that niche. This results in more focused discussions, better answers, and fewer misleading claims. Instead of a one-size-fits-all policy, Reddit allows communities to define their own standards, which leads to more personalized and relevant results for users. Another key strength is Reddit’s anti-spam culture. Self-promotion is heavily restricted, low-quality posts are quickly removed, and repeat offenders are filtered out. This discourages manipulation and rewards users who contribute thoughtfully. As a result, discussions feel organic rather than engineered. When people recommend a product, service, or solution, it is usually based on real experience rather than hidden advertising. Reddit also excels at depth over virality. Posts are not limited by character counts, and users are encouraged to explain their reasoning. Long-form answers, technical breakdowns, and detailed personal experiences are common and often highly upvoted. This makes Reddit especially valuable for research, problem-solving, and learning, whether the topic is technology, business, health, or everyday life challenges. Finally, Reddit’s voting system reinforces merit-based visibility. Useful, well-argued contributions rise to the top, while irrelevant or misleading content is pushed down. While no system is perfect, this approach consistently surfaces better information than platforms that rely purely on engagement metrics. Overall, Reddit succeeds because it is not trying to please everyone. Its restrictions, rules, and moderation may reduce instant gratification, but they significantly improve content quality. For users who value accurate information, honest discussion, and communities that take standards seriously, Reddit remains one of the most reliable platforms available.

They may have an open platform for non account holders, but if you are a user with half an opinion on ANYTHING, they censor the absolute heck out of you. Reddit is the only social media account i have ever created, and i lasted 10 days and deleted it. My family filled me in, their censorship is 10 times worse than Facebook. I have no idea personally, as i don't use the other platforms, but they do, and i'll trust their word. You are better off NOT having a Reddit account, and just open browse the topics for info. It's trash, like all the other platforms

Saddening to see the current status of what Reddit has become… I have been using it for years, engaging with several communities and building a network of friends too. All of it completely lost in a single moment. Shadow banned and no appeal ever seems to work. My mistake? Presumably using a VPN. Yes, it took that little to destroy years of efforts in helping out people and the communities I loved :-(

I had been avoiding Reddit for some time because the moderators used to find some reason to ban my posts. I’m not a rude person, nor do I ever use foul language. But I went back recently and began to feel comfortable again. But once more, one of my posts was taken down. So I appealed, and wrote a long text explaining that they had made a mistake and that they should be ashamed of themselves for what they are doing. I received a reply via email. In it was a box to tap “read review”. So I tapped it, and this is what came up: A blank page with “Page not found” typed on it. If they are trying to be clever or funny - well I am not finding anything of the sort. It is insulting. If they did not accept my appeal, then they should have said so. Not do this. They really don’t deserve the people who contribute to their site.