https://www.reddit.com/r/NolibsWatch/comments/1h55cp/reminder_the_conspiratrds_have_infiltrated/
created by TheGhostOfDusty on 26/06/2013 at 23:35 UTC
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Source: http://www.reddit.com/r/SubredditDrama/comments/qren5/rows_brouhaha_recap/
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I felt like the /r/occupywallstreet drama was getting a little out of hand and needed its own recap thread. I am by no means an expert on this drama, but here is what I've managed to figure out. As far as necessary backstory goes, this[1] is the best explanation of the groups we are watching here (/r/conspiracy, /r/conspiratard, and /r/EnoughPaulSpam, specifically). I highly suggest you read it before moving on to the rest of the recap.
The recent drama started in this thread[2] in /r/conspiracy. blacksunalchemy noticed that (in their own words), "The Pro-Zionist, anti-Liberty, pro-war, stooges known by: TheGhostOfNoLibs, JCM 267, TheGhostOfTzvika, and Facehammer," had been added to the /r/OWS mod list. Shortly thereafter, blacksunalchemy was banned from /r/OWS[3], presumably by one of the new moderators. This[4] /r/conspiratard thread was made in reaction to blacksunalchemy's /r/conspiracy thread naming the new moderators. A new thread[5] was created in /r/NolibsWatch, essentially pointing out that the new /r/OWS mods had a history[6] of[7] criticizing[8] the Occupy Wall Street protests. When user crackduck attempted to point this out in[9] in /r/OWS, their thread was removed.
2: http://www.reddit.com/r/conspiracy/comments/qo4la/look_who_just_became_moderators_for_ows/
3: http://i.imgur.com/43zVK.jpg
/r/OWS users began to react to the new moderation very quickly hoping for an explanation of the bans[10]. A user came forward to state that the new moderators, "had censored Libertarians and those who [were] Anti-War."[11]. A comment[12] by user rightc0ast was removed for trolling[13] by moderator jcm267[14] to much outrage from the userbase[15]. krugmanisapuppet (the star of this drama from awhile back[16]) enters the thread to drop some information on the new moderators, specifically accusing jcm267 of being a "government-funded astroturf agent,"[17] and stating that the new moderators are a crew of "well known government propagandists", who have been trolling for five years[18]. The thread devolves from there predictably, with some folks choosing to move to /r/occupy and /r/alloccupy to escape what the userbase felt were rogue mods[19].
13: http://i.imgur.com/F1QZ1.png
18: http://www.infowars.com/articles/ps/internet_digg_bury_the_bury_brigade.htm
This thread[20] was posted in /r/OWS and featured this supposedly reproduced comment of evidence against the new anti-OWS moderators[21], including advocating a permanent presence in Iraq[22], saying those involved in WikiLeaks belong in prison[23], and mocking dead non-violent protesters[24].
24: http://i.imgur.com/mK4Fd.png
The anti-OWS mods were demodded. /r/conspiracy congratulated themselves on a job well done[25]. Meanwhile, over at /r/alloccupy, one of the now ousted anti-OWS moderators explained that it was just a temporary job[26].
/r/occupywallstreet denizens began to wonder who had modded these people in the first place?[27]. Nebula42's name was brought up right away. Information was quickly leaked[28] in an /r/enoughpaulspam thread[29], including an explanation of why the anti-OWS mods were added[30] and why they were asked to leave[31]. One user offered the information[32] that one of the anti-OWS mods was an FBI informant[33]. At some point amidst all these dramatics, the anti-OWS mods were readded[34] to the moderator list. A thread calling for a mass exodus to some unnamed subreddit was then made[35].
29: http://www.reddit.com/r/EnoughPaulSpam/comments/qpo4z/theyre_going_full_blown_insane/
30: http://i.imgur.com/NCri5.png
31: http://i.imgur.com/RNp7J.png
33: http://i.imgur.com/hByyH.png
34: http://www.reddit.com/r/occupywallstreet/comments/qqvmu/the_antiows_mod_has_been_remodded/
Subreddit Drama 2012 Homecoming Queen Laurelai showed up and revealed that the /r/OWS drama was the result of her breakup with Nebula42[36]. /r/OWS members predictably lost their shit at this news and the thread devolved into typical Laurelai drama[37]. Next, Nebula42 stepped forward and responded to the drama[38], stating simply that the new mods were added to enforce the subreddit's rules[39]. Predictably, the user base responded badly[40]. Nebula 42 stated that upon review of the moderator log the new mods did not abuse their power[41]. This drama's B-Plot picks up steam here in this thread[42] when Laurelai comes forward to state that Nebula42 is lying about the seriousness and length of their romantic relationship, stating they were engaged. Nebula42 discusses her relationship with Laurelai here in this[43] /r/subredditdrama thread.
36: http://i.imgur.com/JnX0r.png
38: http://www.reddit.com/r/occupywallstreet/comments/qrb6r/weve_always_had_rules/
39: http://www.reddit.com/help/faqs/OccupyWallStreet#GeneralRules
40: http://www.reddit.com/r/occupywallstreet/comments/qrb6r/weve_always_had_rules/c3zttkt
41: http://www.reddit.com/r/occupywallstreet/comments/qrb6r/weve_always_had_rules/c3ztl3s
42: http://www.reddit.com/r/occupywallstreet/comments/qrb6r/weve_always_had_rules/c3ztomg
43: http://www.reddit.com/r/occupywallstreet/comments/qrb6r/weve_always_had_rules/c3ztomg
The most recent news is that a petition has been started to remove Nebula42 from her moderating position[44]. ~~I will be updating this recap as news develops.~~ Aaaaaaand looks like it is over.[45]
There's nothing here!
