With the new Reddit policies, when a sub protests and goes private, could re-edit just step in, oust a moderator and switch it back to public?
With the new Reddit policies, when a sub protests and goes private, could re-edit just step in, oust a moderator and switch it back to public?
private means that only invited people can use the sub. this is allowed per reddit rules. however, the large subs went private not genuinely, but in protest to prevent people from using it. this falls under sub squatting and vandalism meaning a violation of the moderator code of conduct.
Theoretically they could invite some people and use the sub as normal just as a private sub, and they’d follow the rules fine. but that’s not what happened.
Sonia sun squatting actually referenced in their terms of service?
It’s under rule 4 “be active and engaged”:
source.
A private community is not camped. It is active behind doors.
Is there any communication from Reddit actually saying that’s the basis of taking over subs? Or is it just speculation?