That is too bad. I've noticed that Reddit has been working on changing its underlying tech stuff and they are likely doing some cool stuff that the public isn't aware of
One of Reddit's largest subs (BPT) actually requires the user to submit a picture of their forearm skin color[1] to be granted access to the full sub. If you are the wrong skin color they require a written mea culpa disowning the sins of others who may have had a similar amount of skin pigment as you. And yes, in 2022 this is still the policy.
Reddit being a home for racists like this would probably generate a ton of scrutiny if they go public.
Reddit is home to hundreds if not more of porn subreddits, including some that the majority of people would consider vile/controversial (rape, race play, etc.). While Reddit sometimes goes on a subreddit-banning spree, they often don't touch the porn ones as they generate a lot of traffic and I guess revenue (via awards). They are also indirectly used for escort services.
Not sure this is still true... what do you mean by "access to the full sub"? On https://www.reddit.com/r/BlackPeopleTwitter/ I cannot see any restriction. And the rules in the sidebar state 'BPT is an inclusive space for POC and allies alike.'
your post or comments will likely be auto-flagged and deleted by a moderation bot if you haven't been verified, that's the standard enforcement mechanism there that subreddits use for more draconian verification/moderation.
one of the more painful experiences on reddit is spending 30 minutes writing up a post for a subreddit only to hit submit then get your content immediately deleted by a moderation bot ran by the sub's mods for breaking some rule you didn't realize existed or for having previously posted to some other subreddit that the mods disapprove of, even if you were posting a critical comment or disavowing the beliefs in that other subreddit.
/r/conservative does the exact same thing, why the handwringing about that sub in particular? What sub-text could possibly have caused you to select that sub as your example?
Reddit is a platform for communities. Some communities, across all spectrums of topics, find reasons to create a somewhat exclusive environment. They are not required to make space for all views, and that lack of forced-openness is not the same as censorship.
/r/conservative does the exact same thing, why the handwringing about that sub in particular?
No they don't. I just tested it and there is no skin color requirement to post in /r/conservative. Why would you try and draw that comparison when it obviously doesn't exist? Can't we just agree it's racist and Reddit allowing that is a bad look, to say the least?
Because that was the sub where I had that experience? I wouldn't disagree with you in the slightest if you wanted to pick any other sub including conservative and said they were just as shitty or dumb if that's how they work.
>Reddit is a platform for communities. Some communities, across all spectrums of topics, find reasons to create a somewhat exclusive environment.
I feel it's important to note that a similar restriction focused on any other race, even other minority races, would probably be banned within a week of creation.
there is a disturbing pattern the administrators have of proclaiming their love for freedom of speech in a post, receiving huge backlash, then going on a banhammer rampage. it's happened at least four times /in my memory/, and probably more throughout the site's entire history.
Yes, it is still true and has been for years. I encourage you to try and post in one of their threads flagged "Country Club" and see for yourself. They don't hide the requirement. It's not a secret.
Racist policies always have an origin story. Ask anybody who supports racist policies like this and they'll give you a reason, not sure I understand the goal of that though.
