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[–]chazzstrong 14 insightful - 1 fun14 insightful - 0 fun15 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

I got banned from the only reddit sub I was active on, for my favorite game series. I had been heavily active on that sub for about 5 years, post every day, constantly chatting with other members...and I was immediately banned by the mod for stating that LGB Alliance is a legal charity that focuses on the rights of lesbians, gays and bisexuals. Apparently they disagree with factual evidence and because THEY hate the group, it's an official 'hate group' and I'm 'transphobic' for daring to be honest about it.

Part of me is bummed, because I love that community dammit, and I hate that this asshole gets to do whatever the fuck he wants and reddit doesn't give a shit...but on the other hand, this was all I needed to STOP wasting time on reddit.

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I'm sorry you lost the community, I know there's a pang of hurt there :(

I stepped back from my favorite game sub because there was a group of elitists who were constantly dictating how other users should play "better", and it changed the way everyone interacted in the sub. I was a regular there along with many others, but the sub stopped being a helpful resource and friendly, and started becoming "guidelines" that the elite group influenced while chastising others for not following.

I was bummed too, it was sad to walk away and know those assholes were changing everything and I couldn't help anyone else who came after me. But I'm glad I did. At the end of that day, I need to be true to myself, and I can't help anyone else until I am.

Game lesson, and life lesson.

[–]RedEyedWarriorGay | Male | 🇮🇪 Irish 🇮🇪 | Antineoliberal | Cocks are Compulsory 6 insightful - 2 fun6 insightful - 1 fun7 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

What is it with Reddit subs being cancerous?