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Re:Study finds Reddit’s ban of its most toxic subreddits wor... by Operyl on Sunday April 28, 2019 @12:10PM (#19771894)
It very much is. All it can take is a single comment by someone on a popular sub to have someone click their profile to read more, stumbling upon more of the same affirming content.
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Re:Study finds Reddit’s ban of its most toxic subreddits wor... by slothtrop on Sunday April 28, 2019 @03:48PM (#19773269)
In that instance the content is being deliberately sought out. What's to prevent them from searching online for more reclusive forums like stormfront? Absolutely nothing.

EDIT: since I can't reply to you, yes, by definition, it's seeking it out.

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Re:Study finds Reddit’s ban of its most toxic subreddits wor... by Operyl on Sunday April 28, 2019 @03:53PM (#19773291)
Seeing a supremest message in a comment, and clicking their name, is seeking it out? Jesus then, we’re screwed.
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