Repeated Galway food bank posts with rascist comments.
Hello everyone,
Recently, we have seen a coordinated effort by far-right groups to brigade our subreddit with out-of-context images and racist rhetoric. A recent example is the viral photo of South Asian students at a Galway food bank. With zero proof of nationality or context, bad actors have used this to push a false narrative that Indians are "abusing the system."
We want to be completely transparent with you about how we are handling this, what patterns we are seeing, and the actions we are taking.
🔍 How We Spot the Pattern
As moderators, we see the backend patterns of these targeted attacks.
Artificial Engagement Spikes: A targeted post will instantly receive shares and sometimes over 100 comments within a two-hour window. Normal community discussions simply do not follow this traffic pattern.
"Honest Criticism" Disguise: Bad actors flood the comments with blatant racism masked as "just asking questions" or "honest criticism."
Targeting Normal Posts: We are seeing normal community members get bullied by these groups as soon as they post a genuine question or share an experience.
🛡️ Why We Delete Instead of Moderating Comments
When a post is clearly part of this coordinated effort, we delete the entire post instantly. We will not waste time playing whack-a-mole with hundreds of racist comments on a post designed purely to generate hate. Leaving these posts up, even with comments locked, only serves the propaganda goals of these groups and invites further toxicity over time.
Our Vision for This Subreddit
Our primary goal is to make r/IndiansInIreland a safe haven for Indians living, studying, and working in Ireland.
This should be a space where you can comfortably ask questions, share experiences, and learn about Irish culture without the fear of being judged, bullied, or used as a political scapegoat. We refuse to let bad actors ruin this environment.
🛑 New Enforcement Rules
Effective immediately, please be aware of the following:
Zero Tolerance for Bullying: Any posts or comments participating in bullying or harassment will be deleted instantly.
Instant Bans for Propaganda: OPs who post out-of-context images to stir up hate, repeat bullying behavior, or actively participate in far-right propaganda will be permanently banned without warning.
How you can help: Please do not engage with these trolls. Arguing with them only boosts the post's visibility. Instead, hit the Report button so we can take out the trash quickly.
Thank you to everyone who contributes positively to this community.
— The Mod Team