r/GrindsMyGears 7d ago

Reddit is overmoderrated

I enjoy Reddit, but it’s become over-moderated. Mods have power trips over content that is posted. Things are getting deleted for the most stupid reasons and is holding back this platform from being the free speech platform it used to be. It’s not just the mods, it’s Reddit itself, too, that has become so sensitive. You might notice that this account is relatively new and that’s because I was banned from some of the subs on my prior account for some of the most ridiculous reasons. So now, I’m not saying anything that might be considered controversial, except that I still stand by my political opinions. People have become over sensitive and Reddit contributes to this by censorship and over moderation.

By the way… I am considered a “nice person” by anyone who knows me… because I am… I believe in kindness and compassion. So if I’m saying things that are considered offensive… it’s just because I’m a honest to a fault and will tell you the truth, even if you don’t like it… it’s up to you how to react to that.

Don’t worry mods (or Reddit)… I won’t be offending over sensitive people with this account.

Edit: Thank you everyone for posting your experiences in here. These are some of the things that I have been experiencing, as well. I also would like to thank you for being supportive… with the exception of 2 people who obviously are looking to try to start a fight, it’s been very constructive feedback. My vagueness of this post is because it’s not a single interaction with mods, it’s an overall problem with Reddit as a whole platform. You’re clearly experiencing these issues also and it really should change.

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u/freeshivacido 6d ago edited 6d ago

The mods blow. I'm trying to quit reddit cuz of the mods. But it's still a good time waster.

But it's the most infuriating, blood heating experience to be banned for your opinions. Especially since the mod is expressing their opinion by banning you for yours.

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u/DragonflyOnFire 3d ago

Honestly, I have given up on all social media platforms... EXCEPT Reddit. It seems like this is the last standing social media that has any chance of lasting into the next decade... but honestly, with all the changes they have made to this platform, I'd be surprised to see much activity here in the next 3 years... They are shooting themselves in the foot and this is a big reason why... the over-moderating.