Reddit is taking down posts linking to the manifesto of the suspected shooter of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a move that has angered many users.

Summary

Reddit is removing posts linking to Luigi Mangione’s manifesto, citing its longstanding policy against content related to violent acts.

The manifesto, tied to the suspected killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has sparked online fascination and debate.

While Reddit allows discussion of the manifesto within its rules, posts linking to its full text—shared on Substack by journalist Ken Klippenstein—are being removed, angering users.

Critics accuse Reddit of selective moderation, as some sympathize with Mangione’s frustrations over the U.S. healthcare system, which has come under renewed scrutiny after the incident.

  • yarr@feddit.nlEnglish
    18·
    14 days ago

    Classic Reddit: “Reddit is meant to be a bastion of free speech”

    2024 Reddit: “All hail corporate! Click on more ads!”

    • 1985MustangCobra@lemmy.caEnglish
      61·
      14 days ago

      classic reddit wasn’t even about any type of speech(in the comments), it was a news aggregator site. Once it became “social media” it went off the fucking rails.