In other words, Reddit is well aware that this is the beginning of the end for free speech, but that it has no choice in the matter. However, child pornography is a toxic and unique case for Internet communities, and we’re protecting reddit’s ability to operate by removing this threat.”
Following that, right at the end of the post, Reddit finally provides a justification for the ban: “We will tirelessly defend the right to freely share information on reddit in any way we can, even if it is offensive or discusses something that may be illegal. “We understand that this might make some of you worried about the slippery slope from banning one specific type of content to banning other types of content,” reads the the jailbait-banning missive. Reddit isn’t ignorant of the precedent that this sets. Around 30 offending subreddits have been shut down, and Reddit is promising to keep on top of any new subreddits that emerge.
In an unexpected watershed moment, one of the last remaining bastions of free speech, Reddit, has banned the posting of “suggestive or sexual content featuring minors.” In one fell swoop Reddit has asserted that it retains moral control over the direction and usage of the site. This site may earn affiliate commissions from the links on this page.
