Today we're going to talk about stock memes. This term is quite new in the markets. What it is? These are stocks that have shown significant gains not because of effective management, but rather because of the hype on social media and online forums. A characteristic feature of a meme stock is a large number of short positions on them in the market.
For example, in January 2020, there was a jump in the shares of GameStop Corp by 2500%. This came after intraday traders saw the stock's short selling volume reach record levels.
According to S3 Partners, if investors are interested in this stock format, then they can choose any of the 230 companies, the percentage of short sales for which is equal to or slightly higher than 15%, and the market capitalization exceeds $100 million. around 80%, and averaged an increase of about 18%, while the S&P 500 showed an increase of 2.3%.
The bulk of those who invest in such stocks understand that sooner or later the bubble will burst and the money will be lost. However, they continue to carry money here. Why? They just don't want to make money. Investing in meme stocks is a protest, a rebellion against the system.
WallStreetBets has 11 million users, and its main credit was that GameStop (NYSE:GME) stock (also known as meme stock) surged in January.
The most popular post was a photo of a billboard in Times Square that read "GME GO BRRR".
According to Reddit's review of the year, WallStreetBets has become well known for its heavy promotion of meme promotions such as GameStop and AMC, which have risen to dizzying heights. With 366 million posts in 100,000 active podcasts in 2021, WallStreetBets, with its 11 million users, was the hotbed for the most popular posts.
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2.Investing
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The stock market is largely based on faith, and meme investing goes against established rules. Investing in, for example, GameStop does not carry the value of earning. As the sociologist Emile Durkheim suggested, this is an opportunity to participate in a common cause. This process was even given a name - "collective excitation".
This is a kind of act of solidarity with colleagues from Reddit, where the same GameStop is an icon, as well as with a community that appreciates such companies. This kind of investment makes you feel like you are part of something bigger. The icing on the cake could be the ability to make billionaires lose their money.
Who could be next on the stock meme list? What stocks have retail traders been eyeing lately?
Some time ago, Bed Bath & Beyond was held captive by a conservative management team who were unwilling to challenge management to initiate the necessary changes and adjust to a rapidly changing retail environment.
But activist investors helped turn the tide, backed by hedge funds. They managed to clean up the composition of top managers and the board, and also began to dismantle the huge network of enterprises owned by Bed Bath & Beyond.
Just as the store was about to focus on highly specialized segments, the pandemic hit. Now with the economic recovery, the company has good prospects.
The unique feature of the company's retail business has been the ability to generate significant free cash flow, which has reached $1 billion in the past and was in the $750 million range before the pandemic. The company then had to close stores, which literally brought down its economy. But, barely freed from the rubble, the issuer announced a positive cash flow of $62 million. It is likely to grow in the near future.
The company's own e-commerce platform and supply chain, as well as a niche specialization, should help the company return to the leading position in the home goods industry.
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5.You know how we doin it
6.Can’t lose money
7.Help club
8.Real dream team
Wendy's is the holding company that owns the chain of fast food restaurants of the same name. The network and its franchisees have 6,700 restaurants in different countries of the world, and the staff consists of hundreds of thousands of people. Wendy's aims to become one of the most popular and thriving brands in its segment.
Retail traders are actively interested in restaurants, and it seems that Wendy's has become a target for them.
Not so long ago, Wendy's was announced in the UK. The company chose Reading as its location due to its proximity to a major transport hub and strong employee base. This moment can be called historic for the company, as it marks the launch of the brand in the UK and Europe.
Last month, the company announced the launch of 13 franchised restaurants in Quebec, Canada. This agreement also includes the construction of new restaurants until 2025. If the plans come true, then Wendy's presence in the region could double.
In addition, the company showed good results for the 1st quarter of 2021, the data was published on May 12. There is an overall increase in sales of 12.5% compared to the 1st quarter of 2020. In this regard, the company has improved financial forecasts for 2021 across all key indicators. All things considered, it makes sense to include Wendy's stock in your portfolio.
The BlackBerry IT company works with businesses and governments around the world to provide smart security software and services. According to the company itself, its security technologies are used in more than 500 million devices, including 175 million cars.
The company's head office is located in Ontario, Canada. BlackBerry is committed to data privacy, cybersecurity, and security through AI and machine learning. The stock currently stands at $11.78 and has more than doubled in value since the beginning of the year.
The company is also active in the OS market. So, she significantly updated her Neutrino Realtime operating system. It is planned to be used in new automotive software as part of BlackBerry's cooperation with the Chinese joint venture BiTECH Automotive.
Neutrino Realtime will be installed on the new Changan Automobile UNI-K SUV, which will allow BlackBerry to expand its presence in the Chinese automotive market.
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10.Day off
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The new OS is being used for a personalized driver user interface that monitors key vehicle systems, the company says.
This collaboration helped BlackBerry gain momentum. In many ways, this became possible thanks to BiTECH customers, including such well-known automakers as Volvo, Audi and Geely. Do you think it's worth buying BlackBerry stock now that meme stock is on the rise? We think so!
Usually, the share price helps to assess the value of the company and its financial position. A sharp rise in the paper speaks of an extremely volatile market, in which stocks can sharply change direction, rushing both up and down. These types of stocks require particularly careful management.
According to American investors Dan Niles and Paul Nolte, one should expect the collapse of American meme-shares if a decision is made to ease the Fed's monetary policy. As a result, liquidity will decrease and conditions for short selling will become less favorable. True, until this moment there is still about a year, so it will be possible to make good money on such securities.
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13.Buy the fkn
14.WSB vibes
15.Cathie’s woods
16.Buy the dip
17.Pay off debt
18.Print more money
19.Dipped the dip
20.Trash icon
21.Give me your future
22.Monday
23.Dropping after Earning
24.Diverdification
25.Mr Putin
26.Red-itor
27.Where war
28.Are you sure
29.The dip
30.Stock market
31.The bulls
32.Account balance
33.Memes and DD’s
34.Profit WW3
35.Rivian
36.Staring at my portfolio
37.Looming war
38.Another day
39.Hank the Tank
40.Future
41.Serve the Soviet Union
42.Homies
43.What happened in 2022
44.Financial succes
45.Market to open
46.WSB
47.Intelligence
48.I am
49.My Spy
50.Netflix
In recent decades, the book market and Internet resources have been actively offering us applied psychological knowledge and skills. And they are in high demand: we all want to be happy, successful, attractive, and interesting to others. We also want to make friends and manage people (at least a little, but in our favor).
Is it manipulation or not? The question is ambiguous, but in any case, awareness will help to avoid negative impact. And this will not be manipulated, and we will be treated better.
Psychological tricks, tips, and tricks
We at Bemorepanda present a selection of psychological tricks from Reddit.com users, which in most cases, help to model the behavior of others. And with what intentions do we do the study and use of this knowledge, this weapon - presumably, we will get the appropriate result?
1. “When my dog doesn’t want to eat what was offered to her, I turn on the stove and pretend to cook food: I take some condiments, pretend to pour ... Nothing changes, but now the dog is interested.” — Giggity_0_0 / reddit.com
2. “When preparing for an exam, try to study in different places and conditions (in different rooms of your house, in the library, on the street, etc.). Different conditions create more connections in your brain with the material you are learning, and you are more likely to remember everything.” — never_mind_its_me / reddit.com
3. “Compliment people not in the face, but in their absence. Do not manipulate; sincerely praise people, it will somehow become known to them, and they will be imbued with good feelings for you. — Ian_Pierce / Reddit.com
4. “If you need to get information from someone, first tell him something wrong. People are much more willing to correct you than help you.” — Equinsu-0cha / Reddit.com
5. “Don't try to defend your position when someone criticizes, gets angry or disagrees with you. Just shrug your shoulders and get on with your life." — pippi_longstocking09 / reddit.com
6. "If you feel that someone does not like you, ask him for advice about what he understands better than you." — Hopesick_2231 / Reddit.com
7. “Speak a little quieter when you have something important. The other person will go out of their way to hear you." — profile3r/reddit.com
8. “I noticed that people allow me to do good deeds for them if they think I am doing it out of selfish motives. “Let me cook for you! I need to practice this dish!” — PrimusAldente87 / Reddit.com
9. “My kids never wanted to take a nap, so when it was bedtime, I told them, “Don’t sleep, sorry, you CAN’T even doze off.” Surprisingly, they immediately wanted to take a nap: it worked.” — CA_Dreamer / Reddit.com
10. “It has always amazed me how effective silence can be. Some people get so uncomfortable with him that they tell you, without stopping, what they did not plan to talk about. — mylifeisalietoday / Reddit.com
11. “You don't have to try too hard to participate in a conversation. Repeating part of the other person's sentences as a question may be more than enough to keep it going. I learned this in a negotiation masterclass.” — BunRoadhay / Reddit.com/Reddit.com
12. "In stressful situations, speak slowly and quietly." — bjanas/reddit.com
13. “Just listening to someone, not giving advice or asking for more information, I usually get more information than asking.” — JanelLiie / Reddit.com
14. “I like to write positive affirmations on the bathroom mirror. These thoughts penetrate my subconscious and help my mental state during the depression.” — HuntEnvironmental863 / Reddit.com
15. “Some kids are desperate for a compliment, so I thank them and encourage whatever I find helpful. “You are a champion, man; I saw you wash all the dishes again. It's amazing". — NeoPagan94 / Reddit.com
16. “My friend in high school told me that she did things around the house without asking or being reminded, and her mom rarely denied her anything in return. I tried it on my mom. Twenty minutes and it worked: the curfew is no longer in effect. I started doing this every day. My older brother couldn't understand why he was only allowed to take his father's work van, and I always took my mother's convertible." — tikideathpunch / Reddit.com
17. “When people ask for advice, I mentally guide them through various scenarios that can happen depending on their actions or choices. Then I ask them which outcome they prefer." — Akanaro / Reddit.com/Reddit.com
18. “Praise someone who is being rude. It just knocks them off their feet." — owlpee/reddit.com/reddit.com
19. “When someone makes an inappropriate joke (sexist, racist, etc.), tell him, “I don’t understand.” Let them try to explain why it's funny. Sometimes it helps people think and grow up.” — Slartibartfast / Reddit.com
20. “Whenever my wife asks me to do something I don’t want, I say, “That’s my favorite thing to do.” And I go and do it." — Hutwe / Reddit.com
21. “The Andorran effect. Treat the person as if they are already perfect. Try this magic with hooligans: treat them like good people, and you will. — El_Karpitan / Reddit.com
22. "Smiling on the phone makes you happier." — spiderpig1989 / Reddit.com
23. "If you're talking to someone and just handing them something, they tend ." — inkseep1/reddit.com
24. “Whenever someone demonstrates or tells you something, open your mouth just a little. Not necessarily wide; half a centimeter is enough. This helps you appear intrigued and fascinated by what you've been shown. Bill Clinton is the absolute master of this." — ConstableBlimeyChips / Reddit.com
25. “People are more likely to agree to do what you ask if you give a reason, regardless of its validity.” — Martian_Pudding / Reddit.com
26. “Promise less and deliver more. I work in a psychiatric hospital – it is a very valid principle there.” — reddit.com
27. “Say someone's name in the first conversation you meet. People be able to remember it better. — stink3rbelle / Reddit.com
28. “When I am approached with a request, questions, and problems, I ask them to be put in writing. "As soon as I see your email, I will contact you." Email never arrives.” — VnotV / Reddit.com
29. “When someone says something strange, rude, or offensive, I pretend not to hear, so he has to repeat what was said consciously. And if a person repeats, I immediately understand that not everything is all right with him. — Nienoeshhh / Reddit.com
30. “If the client is angry, I just agree with him until he calms down.” — BECKYISHERE / Reddit.com
31. “Normally, if someone asks to choose one of two options, he would prefer the first one.” — jim_deneke / Reddit.com
32. “When I want to please someone, I bring him a hot drink. Warmth in my hands makes the interlocutor kinder. — NeoPagan94 / Reddit.com
33. “If you nod your head while talking (slightly, don’t overdo it), people subconsciously agree with what you are saying, or at least think of you as a friendly, nice person.” — Hardtopickaname / Reddit.com
34. “There are days when I don't give any advice, keep my mouth shut, and only speak when I'm asked. It makes people think I am giving valuable information whenever I open my mouth. This is how I create and increase my value.” — TonyStark39 / Reddit.com
35. "A strong, confident posture can do wonders if you're feeling a little nervous or insecure." — TimeMasterBob/Reddit.com
36. “Positive reinforcement works. . And if you talk about things you hate, you are hardly good company. — madkeepz/reddit.com
37. “Always pretend to be glad to see someone: in return, you will be happy to see.” — paulvs88/reddit.com
38. “People participating in a conversation will follow the interlocutor if he starts walking. I end unwanted conversations at work by literally leading people either back to their desk or another person in the common area.” — roflcopter / Reddit.com
39. “I talk to strangers like they're friends I haven't seen in a while. This is mainly due to intonation, and I quickly develop a rapport with them, especially with people who are not used to this in their environment: cashiers in stores, servers, etc. — the_narrow_road / Reddit.com
40. “When people are screaming, and I need them to listen, I speak more quietly. People will always try to outshout you if you yell." — improbablynotyou / Reddit.com
41. “If you want someone to shut up, say their name, and they will stop dead in their tracks. This allows you to sum up: "I'd love to hear the rest of this story, but I'm late for the meeting." — PropellerHead15 / Reddit.com
42. “The fact that you are not always available increases your value to people, and they tend to miss you more than if you were there all the time.” Rei / Reddit.com
At first glance, Reddit may seem intimidating to the uninitiated observer. Self-proclaimed as the "front page of the Internet," Reddit is a massive and diverse community, and anyone who knows anything about the Internet can tell you that this can be both a blessing and a curse.
Similar to a lively city, there is a nice part of Reddit and a not so nice part. You can't just write the whole website based on a trip to the wrong neighborhood. At least not without first visiting the most beautiful pieces.
Reddit also includes funny topics, for this reason we find the freshest memes and jokes. Bemorepanda created the latest top.
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2.Vikings?
3.Look here
4.Balanced
5.Jazz potato
6.R.I.P
7.Lego in hell
8.Always here
9.Next one
10.Adios
11.Tan cream
12.Work from home
13.Thank you
14.Be positive
15.Move my chairs
16.Better be organic
17.Aplaude
18.Pants poop
19.Bill of rights
20.Cool cat
21.Pizza party
22.Flu Bug
23.Spider girl
24.Purpose of life
25.Little dobby
26.Eat and seat
27.Camouflage
28.Biden falls
29.True
30.Funny how that works
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33.Every Christmas
34.Being a mom
35.GTA online
36.Funny reality
37.Fanbase
38.Worry about
39.Sea food
40.Humor based on pain
If you want to stay up to date with the latest trends and what the internet is all about, Reddit is the place to go. It is a site where members of the registered community post text messages, images and direct links to funny and interesting content. Anyone can join Reddit for free and view thousands of subreddits, which are essentially pages dedicated to various topics. You will find everything: current events, sports news, dramas, funny memories and much more. However, browsing through thousands of subreddits to find the right one can be a bit tiring.
1. TodayILearned
Did you know that when astronauts vote from space, they indicate their address as "near-earth orbit"? Hell, did you even know that astronauts vote from space? Well, those are the topics you learn from "/ r / TodayILearned". It is a knowledge sharing subreddit.
2. AskReddit
There are a multitude of subreddits based on questions on Reddit, but AskReddit is without a doubt the best subreddit in the lot. So if you have a question you want answered, AskReddit is really the best place. It is a forum where people ask a question to the community and get answers for it.
3. Explain like I'm five
If the information shared by people at / r / TodayILearned is not enough for you and you want to learn a skill or something like that, then you may want to check out / r / explicalikeimfive /. Explain how I’m Five, as the name suggests, is a community where you can expect to learn about something in the most basic way.
4. DIY
DIY subreddit can help you build just about anything. Just post your details and wait for your wonderful community to help you. You can also check out LifeHacks if you want to use unusual everyday objects to build something and make life easier.
5. IAmA
IAmA (Ask Me Anything) is one of the most popular subreddits. Celebrities and celebrities around the world take AMAs, where the community can ask them for literally anything.
6. Aww
Have you ever left "Awww" after looking at cute pictures with dogs? Then / r / Aww is the thread you should absolutely subscribe to. From cute animals to funny moments, the subreddit / r / Aww is a great cure that will definitely put a smile on your face.
7. Facepalm
Twitter has become a breeding ground for funny and weird posts lately. I'm sure you may have come across some stupid Twitter posts that made you facepalm. Well, let's just say this subreddit is dedicated to bringing all those posts in one place.
8. Perfect timing
Let's face it, we've all seen these types of photos before and had a good laugh. A perfectly timed photo can turn the story around a photo and when it is captured.
9. Wholesome Memes
This subreddit is intended for the memory gentlemen there. WholesomeMemes subreddit can be your ultimate source of funny memories circulating on the internet.
10. Technology
We had to add technology to the mix because, why not? The / r / technology subreddit is known to be one of the most active subreddits of all due to the rapid advances in the world of technology.
11. Listen to this
There are a lot of amazing music subreddits, but if you want to discover great music that is both popular and new and overlooked artists, then / r / listentothis is the place.
12. Gaming
If you are a gamer and want to stay up to date with new developments in the gaming world, you should follow the / r / gaming subreddit.
13. Food
Do you love cooking? The food subdivision is for you.
14. Fitness
Are you facing problems related to your fitness regime, exercises, etc.? The Fitness subdivision focuses on making sure your fitness level is high.
15. Camping and Hiking
There is an excellent subreddit for camping and hiking for all the people there who love to pack and go on trips.
16. Earth Po * n
Po * n Earth is probably the best subreddit, if you like to see beautiful landscapes of our planet in all its glory.
17. 100 years ago
Have you ever wondered what exactly happened today, 100 years ago? Well, don't be surprised!
18. Sketch daily
Are you an art creator? Do I love drawing? If so, Sketch Daily is for you!
19. Internet is beautiful
There are thousands of beautiful and unique websites that we have no idea about and the internet is beautifully subreddit helps you change that.
20. Fan theories
Movie fans love to speculate and share the theories around their favorite movies, and if you're one of them, fan theories should keep you going.
21. Relationships
The Internet can be the best and worst relationship counselor, and if you need some, you should consult the Relationships subreddit.
22. Casual conversation
Because the description of the subreddit mentions "The friendliest part of Reddit". Yes, Casual Conversations is the perfect place to be if you feel alone and just want an occasional and friendly chat.
23. Awwducational
If you are an animal lover and you like to visit "Aww" for nice facts about animals, you should consult Awwducational.
24. Clothing advice for men and women
The meaning of clothing does not necessarily come to everyone naturally, but you can always get help, right?
25. Photoshop Battles
Photoshop has been strictly a photo and photo editing tool in the past, but now it is a tool used to create funny images and memories.
26. Anime
You want to keep a tab on all your favorite anime shows? Anime subreddit should help you!
27. No sleep
As scared as we are, we all love horror stories, don't we? So, if you want to wake up in the middle of the night, visit the No Sleep subreddit.
28. I took a picture
I Took a Picture is an excellent subreddit for all budding photos.
29. NoNoNoNoYes
Try talking "NoNoNoNesYes" out loud and you'll know what subreddit is all about. It has some of the most hilarious GIFs and videos.
30. r / InsertYourCity or r / InsertYourCountry
Too lazy to keep track of events in your own city, town, or country. Well, there are subreddits for everything, including places.
31. Showerthoughts
They say, "The strongest thoughts hit your mind when you're in the shower."
32. Comfortable places
In times when we seem to be burdened by hectic lifestyles or ever-increasing workloads, we are all desperately looking for amazing places to escape.
33. Get motivated
It's amazing how a little motivation can boost your confidence, instilling renewed energy in you to give your best for something you're trying to achieve.
34. All about Tinder
As you've probably already guessed, Everything About Tinder is for lovebirds in general and for people looking for a dating companion on Tinder in particular.
35. The data is beautiful
As someone who has always believed that aesthetics is an integral part of viewing information, Data Is Beautiful did not impress me without end.
36. GIFs
Well, I especially chose r / gifs for people who are very fond of GIFs and can't help but deal with funny GIFs again.
37. Future studies
If you want to follow the evolution of humanity, civilization and technology, you should not miss the "Future Studies".
38. When I do well
It is prepared for people who are willing to master the capture of perfect photos.
39. battles
Do you have a like to share photos of the battle station? If so, you can't find a better subreddit than r / lots to allow your photos to get more attention.
40. Welcome to the dark side
For people who never seem to get enough attractive backgrounds that can look fascinating on the OLED screen, "Welcome to the Dark Side" seems like a fine subdivision.
41. r / SkinCareAddiction
42. r / CozyPlaces
43. r / GetMotivated
44.r / AmoledBackgrounds
45.r / BikiniBottomTwitter
46.r / Nostalgia
47.LifeProTips
48.r / ImaginaryMonsters
49. r / BossFight
50.r / DesignPorn
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56 - r / TalesFromRetail -
57 - r / DoesAnybodyElse -
58 - r / CrazyIdeas -
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59 - r/WTF -
60 - r/aww -
61 - r/cringepics -
62 - r/cringe -
63 - r/JusticePorn -
64 - r/MorbidReality -
65 - r/rage -
66 - r/mildlyinfuriating -
67- r/creepy -
68 - r/creepyPMs -
69 - r/nosleep -
70 - r/nostalgia -
Humor
71 - r/funny -
72 - r/AdviceAnimals -
73 - r/fffffffuuuuuuuuuuuu -
74 - r/4chan -
75 - r/ImGoingToHellForThis -
76 - r/firstworldanarchists -
77 - r/circlejerk -
78 - r/MURICA -
79 - r/facepalm -
80. r/Jokes
81 - r/wheredidthesodago -
82 - r/polandball -
83 - r/TrollXChromosomes -
84 - r/comics -
85 - r/nottheonion -
86 - r/britishproblems -
87 - r/TumblrInAction -
88 - r/onetruegod -
Images, Gifs, and Videos
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90 - r/videos -
91 - r/gifs -
92 - r/reactiongifs -
93 - r/mildlyinteresting -
94 - r/woahdude -
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The social network Reddit has at times been the subject of controversy due to the site's presence of communities (known as “subreddits”) dedicated to explicit or controversial content. In 2012, Ishan Wong, then general manager of the site, said, “We can speak freely. This means that we will not ban harmful subreddits. We will not prohibit legal content even if we consider it hateful or personally condemn it. “Since then, however, many ideology-based subreddits have been banned.
The r / jailbait subreddit, dedicated to suggestive or revealing photographs of underage girls, was one of the most famous subreddits on the site until it closed in October 2011 following a CNN report. The controversy over r / Creepshots, about revealing or suggestive photographs of women taken without their knowledge or consent, arose a year after r / jailbait closed. The r / Creepshots controversy led Gawker to find out about one of the subreddit's moderators, Adrian Chen, who revealed the real identity of the user behind the account, Michael Brutch. This marked the beginning of a media debate on the ethics of anonymity and Internet access.
1.Beating women
On June 9, 2014, Reddit closed the r / beatingwomen subreddit. A community that used graphic images of violence against women was banned after its moderators were found to share users' personal information online and collaborate to protect each other from bans across the country. After the ban, the founder of the community rebooted a subreddit called r / beatingwomen2 in an attempt to get around the ban, but was subsequently banned.
2.Braincels
r / Braincels was the most popular subreddit for incels, or "forced chastity," after r / Incels was banned, and by April 2018 it had 16,900 followers. Subreddit leaders decided to ban pro-homicide figures. However, the subreddit promoted rape and suicide. The subreddit was banned on September 30, 2019, following a violation of Reddit's Bullying and Harassment Content Policy.
3.ChapoTrapHouse
r / ChapoTrapHouse was a subreddit dedicated to the leftist podcast Chapo Trap House, which is associated with the term "left bag of dirt." The community had 160,000 regular visitors before they were banned on June 29, 2020, because they "are constantly posting policy-breaking content and their mods have shown no intention of curbing their community." The community was previously quarantined for violent content.
4.CreepShots
A year after r / jailbait closed, another subreddit called r / CreepShots caused controversy in the press for posting sexualized images of women without their knowledge. Following this media attention, u / violentacrez was added to r / CreepShots as a moderator, and reports surfaced that Gawker reporter Adrian Chen was planning a revelation that would reveal the real identity of this user, who moderated dozens of controversial subreddits as well as several hundreds of communities of interest. Several major subreddits have banned links to Gawker in response to the pending exposure, and u / violentacrez account has been deleted. The moderators defended their decision to block the site from these sections of Reddit because the forthcoming report was "doxing" (a term denoting the identity of a pseudonym) and that such exposure threatened the site's structural integrity.
When Chen informed u / violentacrez of the pending revelation, the user pleaded with Chen not to publish it because he was concerned about the potential impact on his work and finances, noting that his wife was disabled and had a mortgage. He also expressed concern that he would be falsely labeled child pornographer or anti-Semite due to some subreddits he created. Despite u / violentacrez's suggestion to delete his posts and leave Reddit, Chen insisted that he publish the article anyway.
5.Exposing Gawker
Chen published an article on October 12, 2012, which revealed that the person managing the u / violentacrez account was a middle-aged programmer from Arlington, Texas named Michael Brutch. Within a day after the article was published, Bruch was fired by his employer, and the link to the disclosure was briefly blocked on Reddit. He stated on Reddit after posting the article that he had received multiple death threats.
Reddit CEO Ishan Wong defended the content Brutsch posted on the site as free speech and criticized attempts to ban Gawker's link on the same grounds. Wong said the staff had considered the site-wide link ban but rejected the idea out of concern. this would create a negative impression of the site without getting results. Brutch later briefly returned to Reddit with a different account and criticized what he called numerous factual inaccuracies in exposing Gawker.
A week after the revelation, Brutch was interviewed by CNN, which aired on Anderson Cooper's 360 ° channel. In an interview with journalist Drew Griffin, Brutch apologized for his Reddit activities. He explained that he liked the gratitude he received from other editors the most and that Reddit helped him relieve stress. Brutch also described support from administrators, stating that he received an award for his contributions. Reddit noted that the award was received for winning the community vote for "Worst Subreddit" and stated that they regret submitting it, as well as that the u / violentacrez account has been banned multiple times. Brutch subsequently noted on Reddit that he regretted the interview and criticized the accuracy of the statement made by Reddit to CNN.
Chris Slow, the lead programmer for Reddit until 2010, said of the relationship between Brutsch and the Reddit staff: “We just stayed away and let him go about his business and we knew that at least he was getting rid of a lot of things that weren't there. especially legal. "
6.Ethics of walking
Additional info: doxing and online privacy
Gawker's departure from Brutsch as u / violentacrez sparked controversy over privacy and anonymity.
7.Ethics of walking
Further information: Doxing and online privacy
Gawker's propaganda about Brutsch as u / violentacrez has sparked controversy over online privacy and anonymity. Such discussions included claims that picnics, or "doxing," were necessary to draw attention to inappropriate content so that it could be removed, while others argued that it prevents people from exercising their right to legal free speech online from - for fear of the public. retribution.
Sadie Doyle, writing for The Guardian, likened this to the antics of alleged blackmailer Amanda Todd and suggested that such walks might be justifiable, but they could also over-focus on individuals without getting into the mainstream of sensationalism. through cultural reform. In PC Magazine, Damon Poetter stated that while he defended the protection of anonymity online, he still supported Bruch's disclosure because he felt that the various subreddits he contributed to as u / violentacrez were a serious intrusion. privacy, regardless of legality, and that therefore the disclosure of his data was justified.
The public outpouring of hostility towards Brutch after the exposure prompted commentators such as Wired's Dana Boyd and CNET's Michelle Star to question the morality of walking as a way to enforce social standards on the Internet. Several commentators have expressed concern that publicly denouncing Bruch to serve as an example to others legitimizes online vigilance and exposes people like Brutch to massive retaliation.
8.Juggling anarchy
r / CringeAnarchy is a subreddit dedicated to “annoying” and “harsh”, politically incorrect content with far-right content. Initially an uncensored (hence "anarchic") by-product of r / cringe, it later shifted to the far right, with anti-trans and anti-SJW content. The subreddit was quarantined in September 2018 and had over 400,000 subscribers at the time.
Since the Christchurch Mosque shooting (March 15, 2019), more anti-Muslim messages have surfaced on the subreddit. The subreddit was blocked on April 25, 2019, for violating Reddit's violent content policy.
9.DarkNetMarkets
The r / DarkNetMarkets subreddit, a discussion forum for the darknet market, was attended by their owners, with the result that the US authorities requested personal information on several accounts. This subreddit was blocked on March 21, 2018.
10.Deepfakes
See also: Deepfake
Deepfakes was a controversial subreddit that superimposed famous female actresses on pornographic videos made using FakeApp, without the consent of actresses. Such actresses included Emma Watson and Daisy Ridley. After the subreddit got publicity, videos from the subreddit were banned from Gfycat and Discord. On February 7, 2018, the day after Pornhub banned the video, the subreddit was also blocked.
11.FatPeople Hate
On June 10, 2015, Reddit blocked five subreddits, citing anti-harassment policies. The largest of the banned subreddits, r / fatpeoplehate, had about 151,000 subscribers at the time of the ban. The remaining four were subreddita r / hamplanethatred, r / neofag, r / transfags, and r / shitniggerssay. The Reddit administrator said, "We will ban subreddits that will allow their communities to use the subreddit as a platform to harass people when moderators are not taking action."
Due to the ban, Reddit users flooded the site with photos of overweight people and interim Reddit CEO Ellen Pao. Due to the decision to ban these subreddits, some users switched to Voat, a social aggregation site similar to Reddit.
12.Gender Critical
The r / GenderCritical subreddit had 64,400 users who described themselves as "the most active feminist community on Reddit," where "women-centered radical feminists" discussed "gender from a gender-critical perspective." Described by Gillian Yorke of the Electronic Frontier Foundation as "a subreddit where transphobic comments thrive," the subreddit has frequently posted posts claiming that trans women are not women. On June 29, 2020, the subreddit was "banned for violating Reddit's hate speech."
13.Mountains
In connection with the shooting at the Christchurch Mosque, r / gore was banned for “glorifying or encouraging violence” at approximately 17:35 UTC on March 15, 2019.
14.Great awakening
See also: QAnon
The r / greatawakening subreddit was a subreddit of the QAnon conspiracy theory, which claims the Trump administration is investigating a widespread child trafficking movement for sexual exploitation. The subreddit was blocked on September 12, 2018, due to a violation of Reddit's Violent and Personal Information Content Policy.
15.GunsForSale
In January 2014, Mother Jones published an article on the website about the sale of weapons. The report says sellers are doing this to take advantage of a loophole in US federal law. About 100 AR-15s were engraved with the Reddit logo as part of the 2011 licensing agreement for this page. This subreddit was banned on March 21, 2018.
16.Incels
The r / incels subreddit, created for "involuntary chastity," was a forum for members to discuss their lack of romantic success. The definition of incel on the subreddit is someone who has inadvertently spent at least six months without a romantic partner and turns 21; self-proclaimed incels are mostly heterosexual men. Many members adhered to a "black pill" ideology that fostered discouragement, often combined with misogynistic attitudes that condoned, belittled, or advocated rape, while calling women "femoids" and "whores." Notable reports of black pills included "reasons women are evil incarnate" and "proof that girls are nothing more than garbage using men." Users deemed too friendly to women or claiming that women suffer from sexual abuse to the same extent as men were banned. Subreddit users have at times either respected or hated the "norms" and "Chadov" for their courtship abilities, with some admiring assassins such as Elliot Roger, the culprit in the Vista Island murders in 2014, who identified himself as "Insel."
In the summer of 2017, a petition appeared on Change.org calling to ban r / incels for inciting violence against women. Subreddit was banned on November 7, 2017 following the introduction in October of a new Reddit policy prohibiting incitement to violence. At the time of the ban, r / incels had about 40,000 subscribers.
r / Braincels subsequently became the most popular subreddit for incels, reaching 16,900 subscribers by April 2018. Subreddit leaders disavowed the van attack in Toronto and deleted some messages from members that praised Alec Minasyan's alleged actions. In September 2018, the subreddit was quarantined and banned in October.
17.Jailbait
The Reddit staff were initially opposed to adding obscene material to the site, but over time they became more lenient when prolific moderators like a user named Violentacrez were able to identify and remove illegal content at a time when they did not have enough staff to take on the task. Communities dedicated to explicit content gained in popularity, with r / jailbait, which used provocative footage of underage teens, was selected as Subreddit of the Year in the 2008 Best of Reddit user poll and at one point made a jailbait popular. the second most frequent search query for the site. Eric Martin, general manager of Reddit, defended the jailbaited subreddit, claiming that such controversial pages were due to the site's freedom of speech.
r / jailbait gained wider attention outside of Reddit when CNN's Anderson Cooper devoted part of his program to denouncing the subreddit and criticizing Reddit for posting it. This initially caused a spike in internet traffic on the subreddit, which resulted in the page peaking at 1.73 million views on the day the report was published. Following these news posts, a Reddit user posted an image of the underage girl on r / jailbait, subsequently claiming that he also had nude images of her. Dozens of Reddit users then posted requests for these nude photos in private messages. Other Reddit users took notice of this discussion, and on October 11, 2011, Reddit administrators closed the r / jailbait forum. Critics such as the creator of r / jailbait disputed claims that this thread was the core of the decision, instead of arguing that it was an excuse to close the controversial subreddit due to recent coverage. Other negative media outlets argued that the thread was believed to be The proposed capping was created by members of Something Awful Forum in an attempt to get the site closed, rather than the regulars of the forum.
Following the closure of r / jailbait, The Daily Dot declared the community's creator, u / violentacrez, “The Most Important Person on Reddit in 2011,” calling the r / jailbait controversy “the first major challenge to the site's voluntary doctrine of absolute freedom. speech ".
Shortly after closing r / jailbait similar sabreddity r / teen_girls, r / niggerjailbait and r / picsofdeadjailbait were closed.
18.Yakolandia
In January 2019, the Filipino subreddit r / jakolandia was accused of “spreading” photos of women, including celebrities, apparently without their consent, like a “row” of secret Facebook.
19.WatchPeopleDie
After the Christchurch Mosque shooting in 2019, Reddit banned the Watch People Die subreddit, which focused on uploading media depicting real-life deaths, after it shared links to videos of the shooting. The r / gore subreddit was also removed on March 15, 2019. Although the subreddit was previously quarantined for more than six months, the subreddit was completely blocked at around 17:09 UTC on March 15, 2019, less than a day after the events for violating Reddit's content policy. in particular, the policy against “glorifying or encouraging violence”. Initially, the subreddit moderators allowed the video to be posted.
r / WPDTalk, a subreddit for discussing what was happening on the r / WatchPeopleDie subreddit, has also been closed.
