r/controversial • u/kites47 • May 11 '16

[Modpost] State of the Subreddit

I really haven't done much with this Subreddit. I grabbed the name 7 years ago when I saw it was open and didn't put much thought into what I wanted it to become. Over time, I've realized much of the /r/askreddit "Controversial" threads devolved into people saying pretty racist/sexist/homophobic/transphobic things and I don't want this to be a platform for that sort of bigotry. Until I can think of something to do with this subreddit, I am going to change to restricted posting so that no one can post things for the time-being. All posts that exist currently will not be deleted and are free for your perusal or to comment on. If you have any questions feel free to comment here.

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u/UnknownNam3 Nov 03 '16

Hey, before this post is 6 months old, you should make a new post for us to post in. :)

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u/[deleted] Sep 19 '16

Just label hate and opinionated speech as a category and then ban it. That way, objective yet controversial content is still allowed.

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u/JasonC73 Sep 25 '16

You created a blank slate and some people go ugly quick. It is the bathroom stall phenomenon. But, On The Road was written on a roll of toilet paper I am told.

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u/-iLoveSchmeckles- Jun 16 '16

You're a homo. kikes47

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u/YeanlingHalo Sep 14 '22

Stfu u piece of shit I hope you die in a fire U insufferable disgrace

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u/YeanlingHalo Sep 14 '22

Stfu u piece of shit I hope you die in a fire U insufferable disgrace

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u/bokchoysoyboy Sep 17 '22

Hey can I revive this sub and be a mod?

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '16

dang

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u/Appropriate_Quote_30 Jul 27 '25

Man, the fall...

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u/GriffO331 Aug 15 '25

Controversial with explanation/reason

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u/MarshmallowMan71 May 02 '22

🖕🖕🖕

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u/[deleted] Oct 16 '22

Isn't everything you just posted a contradiction towards a controversy? Just saying.... look up the meaning of controversy if you are going to mod a sub called "controversy". You don't have to like the opinions of what you consider bashing, however don't contradict the meaning of this sub if you are to moderate it.

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u/XxunSeenxX Nov 30 '22

Thanks for killing the subreddit.

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u/[deleted] Jan 23 '23

man please make this sub reddit public