Somebody expressing ideas that aren't consistent with everybody's views is something that we encourage. The question is whether it would make them fear for their safety, or the safety of those around them or where it makes them feel like it's not a safe platform. When asked if Reddit would ever delete offensive subreddits (small communities within Reddit) like "Gas The Kikes" (which actually exists) if it made a Jewish user uncomfortable, Pao basically dodged the question (emphasis ours): To defend the new anti-harassment policy, Pao went on NPR's All Things Considered to give comments that only further confused the situation. Many others appreciated the principle behind Reddit's anti-harassment stance, but saw the anti-harassment policy as lacking teeth, given the fact that Reddit wouldn't lay out specifics of what it would do with any reports of harassment. Some of Reddit's user base saw it as censorship, as too vague to possibly enforce, or as Reddit pandering to a vocal minority of complainers. Last week, Reddit introduced controversial new rules to fight the rampant harassment and make users feel safer on the mega-popular social sharing and community site. Interim Reddit CEO Ellen Pao is caught between a rock and a hard place when it comes to online harassment. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
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