Most likely LMG sent a request to have it removed for vague reasons that don’t have to hold up because there is no public record
And, while it ignores so many other boards that are straight up about death and mutilation, the self harm aspects of the stories may technically trigger a rule. Argument that if she cut her own leg to get a sick day then that is self harm and thus this is removed for “wellness” reasons.
I could maybe understand them locking the post. However, I don’t see a reason for them needing to delete the post.
It was the Reddit admins, I don’t know if there’s been any proper explanation, but apparently it might be related to self harm references in the post.
Like they give a shit about that.
They care about any liability that stems from this.
Spez can’t have his employees getting any bright ideas to mutilate themselves for a day off
The majority of the work is done by volunteers.
Well if we’re going to be specific, they care about legal exposure and maximizing their profitability.
Most likely LMG sent a request to have it removed for vague reasons that don’t have to hold up because there is no public record
And, while it ignores so many other boards that are straight up about death and mutilation, the self harm aspects of the stories may technically trigger a rule. Argument that if she cut her own leg to get a sick day then that is self harm and thus this is removed for “wellness” reasons.
“Please limit your suffering to approved forms of expression, thank you”
If there’s one thing that’s consistent about Reddit, it’s that it’s inconsistent… There are many Reddit decisions that baffle everyone.