Reddit announces new anti-harassment rules
Reddit says it’s going to take a more active role in preventing harassment among its members. In a blog post entitled “Promote ideas, protect people,” the site’s administrators say that they will now be prohibiting “attacks and harassment of individuals” through the platform. Here’s Reddit’s definition of harassment:
Systematic and/or continued actions to torment or demean someone in a way that would make a reasonable person (1) conclude that reddit is not a safe platform to express their ideas or participate in the conversation, or (2) fear for their safety or the safety of those around them.
Reddit is known for laissez-faire administration that has allowed for a huge range of subject matter and tone on the site. While individual…
Source:: The Verge
