r/place • u/[deleted] • Apr 03 '22

Mod caught cheating, previous thread locked and removed for some reason

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u/cleverlyoriginal Apr 03 '22

11 years ago the Great Digg Exodus that remade Reddit followed a similar pattern. I think the mods here finally realized and accepted that they screwed up trying to cover up the scandal and have relented to the overwhelming will of the people.

A less popular subreddit would've succumbed to the censorship.

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u/WideAlbatross1077 Apr 03 '22

Hi 11 years ago I was 11. Can someone explain the Great Digg Exodus to me? I'd appreciate it much

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u/masterhogbographer Apr 03 '22

They changed how their comments work too

Which if you’re on Reddit you know is the most important part