Re:Reddit CEO admits to altering user comments that were cri...
by CmdrSprinkles on Thursday November 24, 2016 @03:56AM
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No... it really isn't. This is abusing power to attempt to manipulate public opinion on a message board. Stalking is a horrible invasion of privacy that has a tendency to escalate into violence. And even when it doesn't, it results in drastically increased anxiety and fear for the person being stalked if they find out.
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Re:Reddit CEO admits to altering user comments that were cri...
by lttlrck on Friday November 25, 2016 @10:14AM
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Someone could certainly suffer anxiety and fear if their public messages were altered in the appropriate manner. And it could escalate.
Re:Reddit CEO admits to altering user comments that were cri...
by Dylan16807 on Friday November 25, 2016 @10:18AM
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"in the appropriate manner"
But if we focus on the manner that actually occurred, the only additional harm vs. a reply of "no u" is to reddit's reputation.