1358 upvotes, 23 direct replies (showing 23)
View submission: Content Policy Update
I am surprised nobody has mentioned that by collecting emails for quarentined subs you are essentially creating a database of users who read content you deem 'questionable'. What does verifying the email accomplish? This seems overly broad and Orwellian.
Comment by Bartweiss at 05/08/2015 at 21:45 UTC
76 upvotes, 1 direct replies
More than likely, it's going to leave them with a database of temporary emails and one-off accounts made for subbing to things.
If the goal is identity collection, this is sketchy yet pointless.
If the goal is "friction", adding a 2 hour timer is just as good an option. Also, discouraging bad beliefs by wasting people's time is absurd from *both* directions.
Comment by RamonaLittle at 06/08/2015 at 03:37 UTC
9 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Hmmmm . . .
1. Bribe reddit employee or hack reddit to get the data.
2. Find an email address that isn't a throwaway, is subscribed to something horrible, and is connected to a government employee in a sensitive position.
3. Tell employee "give us classified documents or we give your reddit info to Adrian Chen."
4. Profit!!!
Comment by haltingpoint at 06/08/2015 at 03:24 UTC
27 upvotes, 1 direct replies
They are collecting emails? That is a huge change in policy. Not sure why it isn't getting more attention...
Comment by TheAdmiralCrunch at 05/08/2015 at 21:23 UTC
94 upvotes, 1 direct replies
10 minute mail is your friend.
Also keep running adblock while Reddit uses scummy practices like this.
Comment by bearskinrug at 05/08/2015 at 22:59 UTC
10 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Comment by d_r0ck at 05/08/2015 at 22:46 UTC
14 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Seriously good comment and question. Unfortunately, I'm guessing this will be one that gets ignored.
Comment by Xemnas81 at 06/08/2015 at 03:05 UTC
4 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I've been telling people that the West and certainly America was heading back to a thought police state for years.
Comment by Niggy_Azelia at 06/08/2015 at 00:58 UTC
12 upvotes, 0 direct replies
It's a nice way for users to be doxxed.
Comment by Zygomycosis at 06/08/2015 at 00:46 UTC
10 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I'm sure some SJW type will obtain all of this information whether legally or illegally and use it to either extort people or ruin their lives as they are apt to do.
Comment by PepeSilvia86 at 05/08/2015 at 22:51 UTC
6 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I'd give anything to hey my hands on that list.
Orwell shit would look featherweight by comparison...
Comment by RazsterOxzine at 05/08/2015 at 22:34 UTC
5 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Got to keep an eye on everyone somehow. That way when they shadowban it will be quicker.
Comment by sj3 at 05/08/2015 at 21:49 UTC
14 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Sounds like a great time to switch over to Voat :/
Comment by n3dward at 06/08/2015 at 05:56 UTC
2 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I have had a verified email since I joined the site almost 3 years ago. I have never received an email from reddit. I don't know what use it is to them, but I don't think they actually use them
Comment by tilsitforthenommage at 06/08/2015 at 00:19 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
It's a free privately run website you don't have to give them your email. You don't have to do anything. You can just opt out.
Comment by [deleted] at 06/08/2015 at 02:54 UTC
2 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Orwellian
I don't think you know what that word means. It definitely does not apply to privately-owned websites.
Comment by [deleted] at 05/08/2015 at 21:13 UTC
0 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Eh not really. I've an email confirmed account cause it made submitting easier, not because I want to shit on Catholics or something.
Comment by Afflicted_One at 05/08/2015 at 21:40 UTC
-1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Seems rather appropriate considering the amount of personal information which gets posted to these subs for the sole purpose of personal attacks.
Comment by graaahh at 05/08/2015 at 22:27 UTC
0 upvotes, 0 direct replies
If everyone's reaction to banning is "they'll just make another account", why is no one saying that in regards to accessing quarantined subs? Just make another account if it's really no big deal, and use a new email address or even a 10-minute email address to verify it. It's not like if you're verified they send emails every week to make sure you're still really there.
Comment by p_iynx at 05/08/2015 at 22:58 UTC
0 upvotes, 0 direct replies
It keeps site-banned users from creating throwaway after throwaway instantly. That's the reason, I imagine. I've never gotten an email from reddit on my validated accounts.
Comment by turkey_gobble at 06/08/2015 at 10:49 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Orwellian
Hahaha fuck
Comment by spez at 05/08/2015 at 21:03 UTC
-826 upvotes, 38 direct replies
It adds friction to the signup process, which we hope will cause people to think twice before opting in.
Comment by terminator3456 at 05/08/2015 at 21:57 UTC
-6 upvotes, 0 direct replies
This seems overly broad and Orwellian.
Feel free to migrate to a website that is more in line with your views.
Comment by PirateNinjaa at 05/08/2015 at 21:26 UTC
-3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Lol, next thing you know they'll want verified email in order to vote or comment. Fuck that shit.