Reddit's The_Donald has been quarantined after dozens of users threatened Oregon lawmakers with gun violence.
On Wednesday, Reddit quarantined the pro-Trump subreddit The_Donald, citing threats against the lives of politicians and police. In Reddit parlance, a quarantine isn't an outright ban, but instead the institution of a warning before entering The_Donald subreddit.
"Recent behaviors including threats against the police and public figures is content that is prohibited by our violence policy," a Reddit spokesperson said in a statement released toGoing to r/The_Donald now leads to a quarantine warning page."Are you sure you want to view this community? This community is quarantined," the warning from Reddit reads."It is restricted due to significant issues with reporting and addressing violations of the Reddit Content Policy.
Comments on The_Donald endorsing terrorist violence against lawmakers—including Governor Kate Brown—and/or a full-scaled uprising found wide support in the community."None of this gets fixed without people picking up rifles," one comment with 49 upvotes read.
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