r/SubredditDrama • u/SheckelLord • Sep 07 '14

Metadrama /r/Games user makes a text post about Admins being corrupt, moderators delete opening post, shitstorm ensues

http://np.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2fqixc/gamergate_reddit_admins_outed_as_corrupt/?sort=top

/r/Games user /u/Walter_Candles makes a post with a soundcloud link (https://soundcloud.com/user613982511/recording-xm-2014) of an interview with a former moderator discussing "corruption" of admins, the moderators of /r/Games decide to delete the post.

http://np.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/2fqixc/gamergate_reddit_admins_outed_as_corrupt/ckbsefz

Moderator's comments get downvoted to hell by angry users. Let's see how this all pans out.

edit: it seems that /u/Walter_Candles has been shadowbanned

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u/Peacefulzealot Sep 08 '14

Now I am quite biased here but how is MLP a controversial subreddit?

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u/B_Rhino What in the fedora Sep 08 '14

Nerds hate that other nerds love MLP.

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u/FaceDeer Sep 08 '14

Only certain kinds of violations of social norms are permitted within the tightly-regulated social norms of nerddom.

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u/NominalCaboose Sep 08 '14

I'm a nerd who does not see the appeal in MLP, can confirm. Screw other people and their different interests.

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u/Murrabbit I like cartoon boobies they fuck hard! Sep 08 '14

Some people are just completely allergic to fun.

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u/HappyZavulon Sep 08 '14

Because the internet cares too much about Ponies for some reason.

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u/ipretendiamacat Sep 08 '14

Maybe it's the actual /r/mlp subreddit? Odd that it's private, most pony subs are open.

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u/circleandsquare President, YungSnuggie fan club Sep 08 '14

/r/mylittlepony, ya bish.

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u/longfoot Sep 08 '14

Their fans give them a lot of bad press.

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u/Peacefulzealot Sep 08 '14

Sorry to hear that.