Reddit is taking down posts linking to the manifesto of the suspected shooter of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a move that has angered many users.

Summary

Reddit is removing posts linking to Luigi Mangione’s manifesto, citing its longstanding policy against content related to violent acts.

The manifesto, tied to the suspected killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has sparked online fascination and debate.

While Reddit allows discussion of the manifesto within its rules, posts linking to its full text—shared on Substack by journalist Ken Klippenstein—are being removed, angering users.

Critics accuse Reddit of selective moderation, as some sympathize with Mangione’s frustrations over the U.S. healthcare system, which has come under renewed scrutiny after the incident.

  • comfy@lemmy.ml
    31·
    10 days ago

    If you look at each wave of subreddit removals, it’s only after it gets sufficient news coverage. That’s why they aren’t removing those videos.

    • dan@upvote.au
      111·
      10 days ago

      Plus they’re likely removing things that advertisers don’t like, so if it gets less coverage, advertisers are less likely to notice and report it.