X, Reddit and Elon Musk

Reddit groups ban X links in protest at Musk arm gesture
Moderators of groups with millions of users say the block is a result of the billionaire's on-stage gesture.
More than 50 Reddit communities ban X links to protest Musk
The cascade of link bans on Reddit came after Musk made a hand gesture at a Monday rally that many compared to a Nazi salute.
Reddit Users Boycott X Links After Elon Musk’s Gesture at Inaugural Event
A boycott of links to Mr. Musk’s social media platform spread on Reddit this week, after he made a gesture that some likened to a Nazi salute. Others worried about censorship.
Elon Musk's Nazi salute sparks widespread Reddit revolt
After Musk sparked a wave of ire with back-to-back Nazi salutes at an Inauguration Day event in Washington, D.C., on Monday, the bans quickly swept across Reddit. Such a move is not unheard of — moderators can ban links to specific sites, meaning that posts and comments including X links are easy to block.
X ban spreads across Reddit communities after Elon Musk's inaugural gesture
Some Reddit forums have moved to ban links from X, formerly known as Twitter, after Elon Musk's gesture at an inaugural event on Monday.
Reddit users ban links to X in groups to protest Elon Musk over Nazi salute allegations
More than 50 subreddits – ranging in size from a few dozen members to millions, totaling at least 40 million members across the communities – issued bans this week, the report said.
Reddit communities in Texas ban X posts after Elon Musk's salute
Reddit communities aim to lower traffic to X after Elon Musk made a questionable salute during Trump's inauguration festivities.
A Michigan Reddit group is 'extra' banning links to social media site X. Here's why
A ban on links to X content began on Reddit sports forums and has spread to numerous other sub-Reddits with more discussing the move.
Reddit sports mods, users calling for a ban on X links in posts
In the fallout of Elon Musk’s baffling appearance during President Donald Trump’s inauguration, a curious new front in the ongoing online culture war has emerged: a push by Reddit sports mods and users to ban links to X (formerly known as Twitter).
Some Major Reddit Forums Ban X Links After Elon Musk’s Controversial Salute
Musk’s gesture has received mixed reactions from politicians and academics, with some likening it to a Nazi salute and others saying it was an accidental action made in the heat of his victory speech.
Reddit won’t interfere with users revolting against X with subreddit bans
Since Tuesday, hundreds of subreddits have discussed and/or implemented bans against the site formerly called Twitter, as ...
X Ban Spreads Across Reddit As Communities React To Musk’s Gesture
Reddit communities with millions of subscribers lead charge as social media landscape faces period of unprecedented ...
Hundreds of fake Reddit sites push Lumma Stealer malware
Hackers are distributing close to 1,000 web pages mimicking Reddit and the WeTransfer file sharing service that lead to downloading the Lumma Stealer malware.
Mom Insists Daughter Move Out of New Apartment Because Her Neighbor Is 'Too Attractive'
A 25-year-old woman who just moved into a new apartment says her mom already wants her to move out — because one of her neighbors is "too attractive." ...
‘Wheel of Fortune’: Did Vanna White Drop ‘F-Bomb’ on Show?
At the end of Wednesday’s episode, the show marked its Winter Wonderland Week by airing footage of hosts Ryan Seacrest and White skiing in Park City, Utah. In the clip, Seacrest sets off down the ...
This Free Web App Turns Any List of Songs Into a Spotify Playlist
This free app can convert almost anything into a Spotify playlist—including a simple text list of songs. It can also convert YouTube playlists into Spotify playlists, and convert Last.fm and ...
Meet OpenAI’s Operator, an AI agent that uses the web to book you dinner reservations, order tickets, compile grocery lists and more
Instead of relying on specialized APIs, the system uses screenshots for visual input and virtual mouse and keyboard actions to complete tasks.
LA county wants probe into delayed evacuation alerts in Eaton fire area where 17 died
The investigation is critical for not only understanding what happened, but for ensuring it never happens again, said an ...