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Hypersapien, in r/steam (maliciously) complies with the call to open again

Reddit is trying to go to war with the kind of people responsible for Boaty McBoatface and they think they're going to win.

PitzNR,

I want that sentence on a t-shirt!

Fihn,
@Fihn@lemmy.world avatar

Reddit execs don't care when people post like this. They aren't browsing the sub, all they see is user engagement is back up and that's a win. They can sell that to advertisers as a win. If you showed them the page they'd think it's weird but they probably wouldn't know it have ever been any different.

The only win to be had with the sub re-opening is to post nothing at all.

nexguy,
@nexguy@lemmy.world avatar

Hardly anyone is going to spend hours browsing pictures of steam and engaging with it vs actual content so this certainly is not great for reddit.

underisk,

Yeah but that's not what they're doing. They're doing a contrarian circlejerk that'll get boring after a few days or until the next thing happens with the steam platform that they all want to talk about. There's already a highly upvoted post there about the UI update.

Quinnel,

If the mods are true to their word they should be deleting anything related to the steam gaming platform because now its a sub about steam engines

underisk,

Did the mods actually make any kind of decree like that, though? It sounds like they're just doing an easily ignored automod message on every post and letting the users do as they will. The post i mentioned has 7k upvotes right now and its a been up for at least one full day. https://www.reddit.com/r/Steam/comments/14bww9f/about_this_weeks_update/

Quinnel,

Honestly I have no idea, you could totally be right

Dogbane, in r/steam (maliciously) complies with the call to open again

People can complain all they want about reddit, as long as it's on reddit, reddit is fine with it. People do the same about twitter, youtube, facebook all the time and it doesn't hurt shareholders.

GaryPonderosa, in "Assume the role of a Chinese immigrant"? 没问题.

I can recognize about a dozen Chinese characters, so I can confidently say that this probably isn't about soup.

c2h6,

I know the Chinese character for soup and I don't see it here

fsk, in r/steam (maliciously) complies with the call to open again

I was surprised that r/godot didn't turn into a discussion devoted to Samuel Beckett.

kulta, in "Assume the role of a Chinese immigrant"? 没问题.

This is actually quite impressive

c2h6,

Yeah that's dedication right there

DarkDarkHouse, in r/aww holding a vote about malicious compliance
@DarkDarkHouse@lemmy.sdf.org avatar

Could’ve gone with “r/aww is for cute photos of A World War”

tara, in r/WellThatSucks only.Vaccume cleaners

This is hilarious ngl

vvv, in r/WellThatSucks only.Vaccume cleaners
@vvv@kbin.social avatar

Man I love the way mods try to fight back admins by doing this, hilarious seeing this

Trebach, in r/WellThatSucks only.Vaccume cleaners

Text from post:

Greetings, fellow vacuum enthusiasts and members of r/WellThatSucks! Today, we have an incredible tale to share with you, one that will shed light on the origins of our subreddit and the reason behind our new rule changes. So gather 'round and prepare to embark on a whimsical journey through the story of Mr. Wells.

The Legend of Mr. Wells, the Vacuum Whisperer

Picture this: in a small, picturesque town named Suckville, nestled deep in the heart of a state called Cleanylvania, there lived a man named Mr. Wells. Now, Mr. Wells was no ordinary citizen. He had a knack for selling vacuum cleaners like no one else in the land.

With his charisma, knowledge, and passion for suction power, Mr. Wells was a force to be reckoned with in the vacuum cleaner industry. He could convince even the most skeptical customers that they absolutely needed the latest model of vacuum cleaner to keep their homes pristine. But little did he know that his life was about to take a fateful turn.

The Birth of "Well, That Sucks!"

One fateful day, as Mr. Wells was demonstrating a cutting-edge vacuum cleaner to a potential customer, disaster struck. The vacuum malfunctioned, spewing dust and debris all over the room. Mr. Wells, with a wry smile on his face, muttered the now-legendary phrase, "Well, that sucks!" Little did he realize that this seemingly mundane moment would change his life forever.

Inspired by this comedic mishap, Mr. Wells set out on a quest to create a community where people could share their own vacuum cleaner woes and mishaps. Thus, the subreddit r/WellThatSucks was born. It became a safe haven for people to commiserate, laugh, and find solace in the shared struggles of dealing with vacuum cleaners.

Rule Changes - Embracing Our Roots

With the rich history of Mr. Wells and the origins of r/WellThatSucks in mind, we've decided to make some exciting rule changes that will take our subreddit back to its vacuum-centric roots.

Rule 1: All Posts Must Be About Vacuum Cleaners

Effective immediately, we are refocusing our subreddit exclusively on the topic of vacuum cleaners. From stories of triumph over dirt and dust to unfortunate vacuuming accidents, we want to see and hear it all. Let's transform r/WellThatSucks into the ultimate hub for vacuum cleaner enthusiasts and those who appreciate the trials and tribulations of keeping their spaces clean.

Rule 2: All Comments Must Be "Wellthatsucks"

To pay homage to the iconic phrase that sparked our subreddit's creation, we're introducing a fun twist to our comment section. Starting now, every comment you make on r/WellThatSucks must consist solely of the phrase "Wellthatsucks." Let this phrase be the language that unites us, showcasing our solidarity in the face of vacuum cleaner challenges.

We believe that these rule changes will not only honor the legacy of Mr. Wells but also create a unique and engaging community experience that embraces the humor and frustration inherent in vacuum cleaner mishaps.

Join Us in the Vacuum Cleaner Revolution!

We hope you'll join us on this whimsical journey through the vacuum cleaner-filled world of r/WellThatSucks. Share your stories, photos, videos, and questions about all things vacuum cleaner-related. And remember, whether you're sharing your experiences, offering advice, or simply reacting to a post, the phrase "Wellthatsucks" will be our language of choice.

Burp,
@Burp@kbin.social avatar

That’s got to be written by Chatgpt lmao. Still funny 😆

MargotRobbie,
@MargotRobbie@lemmy.world avatar

The obvious ChatGPTness of it makes it funnier imo.

FoodDude,

Awesome, that rule #2 had me in tears

LinkOpensChest_wav, in r/steam (maliciously) complies with the call to open again

This blackout has really shown which subs have actual in-touch moderators, and which ones are just the admins' puppy dogs

A while ago, I had a comment auto-removed on WPT and got a message it was because my account was "not in good standing." When I messaged the WPT mods, they explained that they were test piloting a new tool the admins plan to use. For example, if you have a throwaway email address, no email address, or are connecting via VPN, you may be "not in good standing."

With things like that on the horizon, even if they roll back on what they're doing now, we're still not likely to have a very good time on that site.

I can't blame the mods who are trying to make change through protest (and who may not even be aware of the "not in good standing" BS), but I don't plan to stick around, and I don't foresee a very bright future for reddit at all.

Cynosure,

Honesty I think the big political subs are incredibly bot infested. Political content is an amazing way to make people mad and get them to spend more time on a platform, increasing engagement and letting reddit deliver more ads. It's not like it would be the first time they used bots to drive engagement and make communities look bigger.

linearchaos,
@linearchaos@lemmy.world avatar

Worse than bots. Active foreign influencers.

Cynosure,

The bot problem is probably domestic. Reddit has much more to gain from artificially driving engagement than any "foreign adversary".

ramennoodle,

why not both?

TWeaK,

Don't forget that for many years reddit was the home of the most inciteful Donald Trump propaganda platform with r/t_d.

goat,

and dont forget reddit is also the home of the most inciteful Chinese propaganda platform with /r/sino

LinkOpensChest_wav,

The whole site is bot infested! Especially the large subs, but I've personally had scambots pop into my posts even on smaller subreddits.

People who say they won't leave reddit because "there's no good alternative" really have their head in the sand about how bad it really is. Nearly every alternative I've seen suggested is at least better than reddit (except for the really far-right ones like voat).

enragedchowder,

Pretty much any big sub is totally unusable. The only reason to be on Reddit is for the niche hobby subs

SgtAStrawberry,

And unfortunately, those are the ones most difficult to find alternatives for.

Reoru,
@Reoru@lemmy.world avatar

I absolutely resonate with both your comments, it's the best function reddit served imo. The big mainstream subs were just content factories to create posts to doomscroll through.

jeremy_sylvis,
@jeremy_sylvis@midwest.social avatar

Can confirm. You don't need to go far to find dog-piling groupthink ruining discussion.

onepinksheep,
@onepinksheep@kbin.social avatar

Ah. So basically China's Social Credit system, but for Reddit.

Spirou,

Finally putting all that karma to good use.

Serdan,

https://merics.org/en/comment/chinas-social-credit-score-untangling-myth-reality

Often, the SoCS is merely invoked as a metaphor: either to depict some technological threat at home or to portray a techno-dystopian China.

This is symptomatic of a tendency to see China not as a real place with real people, but as an abstract “negative opposite” of “us”.

melonplant,

It's important to identify these arbitrary lines in the sand, thanks.

minimar,
e8d79,

Interesting article, but according to it there where some pilot studies that tried to penalize citizens based on their social score. So I don't think the meme is entirely wrong.

QuestioningEspecialy,
@QuestioningEspecialy@kbin.social avatar

A while ago, I had a comment auto-removed on WPT and got a message it was because my account was "not in good standing." When I messaged the WPT mods, they explained that they were test piloting a new tool the admins plan to use.

I'mma need some sauce for dat pasta. That's too wild to not post screenshots.

LinkOpensChest_wav,
Synthaxx,
@Synthaxx@kbin.social avatar
LinkOpensChest_wav,

Thanks. I should have done that myself.

QuestioningEspecialy,
@QuestioningEspecialy@kbin.social avatar

@LinkOpensChest_wav
And the AutoModerator notification link: https://i.imgur.com/7Yzm2IS.jpg

Thanks. Shit's deliciously wrong.

edit: But you know what... having recently watched The Blackenning (2023)... it honestly feels very... White.

cokedragon,

When did this happen? During the blackout? You say "a while ago" and I'm just curious.

LinkOpensChest_wav,

This happened 3 weeks ago, just before things really started to get ugly on reddit

quortez,
@quortez@kbin.social avatar

I can't imagine a website so anti-CCP it utterly internalized the social credit meme (despite it being somewhat more nuanced in reality, I still don't approve of it, just learned it gets exaggerated in the west) would take well to an invisible 'reputation system' that demands data collection and punishes privacy actions.

The vibes continue to deteriorate.

zalack,
@zalack@kbin.social avatar

To try and be charitable to the WPT mods: that sub is a magnet for bots and bad actors. All those measures sound like a shotgun approach to combating spam to me.

I really don't envy having to moderate a large politically oriented sub like that. I imagine it burns you out fast to being open and fair-minded in how you approach moderation due to the sheer avalanche of bullshit you're confronted with cleaning up.

LinkOpensChest_wav,

I do understand that point of view, but the fact that they're piloting a really invasive tool on behalf of the admins and subsequently refused to go black -- these make me feel far less charitable

Nepenthe,
@Nepenthe@kbin.social avatar

Combating bots by banning anyone without an email is understandable and seems doable for the near future, but like it would mostly be a hiccup for the people churning them out.

Google ignores any periods in an email address, so if you want to sign up with the same email all you have to do is fill it with differently-placed periods. What are they gonna do? Ban everyone who shares your name from having a reddit? Ban Gmail? If they did, there's still the plus trick that isn't specific to gmail

TechnoBabble,

The plus and period thing isn't difficult to filter out in their email check.

But I do agree that requiring emails is a non-issue for spammers.

I mean, look at any other platform that requires email, and they're all covered in spam.

LilBagOfBunnies,

The mods of r/NBA continued using the sub during the blackout and discussed the NBA finals and Denver's parade.

LinkOpensChest_wav,

The moral fortitude of most pro sports fans is abysmally low, so that tracks with my expectations

Gradually_Adjusting,
@Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world avatar

What a great idea. Just use an algorithm to ban any unprofitable user. Can't lose!

GhostCowboy76, in r/steam (maliciously) complies with the call to open again

The best way for the Reddit community to fight back is to leave to another community. In order for that to happen the Fediverse options have to keep growing and improving, like they are, so that people leaving feel comfortable knowing they have a good option. Reddit will be dead in 6 months.

Draconic_NEO,
@Draconic_NEO@lemmy.world avatar

I agree, although it can't hurt to also accelerate that process by making it unbearable for scabs and normies to use the site. It also helps by setting a precedent for any future centralized social sites (like squabbles) who may try to profit off their users or go to war with the internet. Maybe it might even make them open to the idea of federation (probably not but at the very least it'll make them leery of doing stuff like Reddit, unless they're just blatantly stupid like Huffman is).

whatyousaidontwitter, in r/WellThatSucks only.Vaccume cleaners

Reddit is getting weirder and weirder. And I'm loving it

onyx, in r/WellThatSucks only.Vaccume cleaners

This is funny af, love it

Ni, in r/WellThatSucks only.Vaccume cleaners
@Ni@kbin.social avatar

I'm enjoying this aspect of the push back against reddit management. Ironically there was a great niche subreddit actually dedicated to vacuumcleaners and suggesting the best ones

HansGruber, in r/WellThatSucks only.Vaccume cleaners
@HansGruber@kbin.social avatar

Loving the creativity shown in the protests!

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