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Reddit has a complicated history with content moderation. Since the 2020 policy updates that banned "subreddits dedicated to promoting or celebrating violence," the official stance is zero tolerance. However, the "Ask A Rapist" thread exploits a loophole: the Q&A format.
Others, however, were strongly opposed to the thread, arguing that it was insensitive and potentially harmful to survivors of sexual violence. They claimed that the thread trivialized or normalized sexual violence and that it was not an effective way to address the complex issues surrounding the topic. Ask A Rapist Thread Reddit