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bannedHarassment

r/fatpeoplehate

Banned · June 2015 · ≈151,000 subscribers

Reason

Targeted harassment of individuals

Context

Largest of 5 subs banned June 10, 2015; triggered a major user revolt.

Ban wave

Part of the June 2015 Anti-Harassment Ban Wave.

Related issue

Reddit Bans r/fatpeoplehate and Four Other Subreddits Under New Anti-Harassment Policy

Sources

01
Washington Post — These are the 5 subreddits Reddit banned
News2015
02
TechCrunch: Reddit Bans Five Harassing Subreddits
News2015