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Reddit bans notorious anti-feminist subreddit ‘Men Going Their Own Way’

Reddit says the ban stems from policies that prohibit inciting violence or promoting hate.

On Aug 3, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

Tech

person with Trollface mask removes posts from a forum while stepping on a short ladder

Why redditors are rising up to take down one of the site’s top mods

They succeeded in having the mod banned from one sub.

On Aug 2, 2021 by Claire Goforth

Tech

‘Misery loves company’: Video shows woman driving car into her ex’s new home

'Some people just hate others doing well.'

On Aug 1, 2021 by Kahron Spearman

IRL

Vietnamese speaking streamers clap back at woman

Vietnamese-speaking woman insults 2 white live streamers at boba shop—but they speak the language flawlessly

One chuckles uncomfortably for a moment before turning and asking the woman if she wants to 'say that again.'

On Jul 30, 2021 by Nahila Bonfiglio

IRL

Dashers call for DoorDash boycott on July 31 to protest low base pay on deliveries

DoorDash's base pay currently ranges between $2-$10.

On Jul 26, 2021 by Phil West

IRL Tech

Redditor claims they survived Parkland shooting—their QAnon dad now thinks it’s a hoax

'He's always been very conservative, but now QAnon has consumed his life to the point where it's tearing our family apart along with my mental health.'

On Jul 21, 2021 by Claire Goforth

Tech

Native Canadians burying the children who died at Carlisle Indian Boarding School

Video: Remains of Indigenous children who died at assimilation school returned to tribe, laid to rest

'It's a shame that something this horrific has to occur for people to realize the truth.'

On Jul 19, 2021 by Phil West

IRL

Video: Woman tracks down man who stole her car, confronts him with her fists

'He messed with the wrong one!'

On Jul 18, 2021 by Cecilia Lenzen

IRL

A porch (L), a thumbtack on the ground (C), a 'No Dogs Allowed' sign (R).

Video: Neighbor who ‘hates’ dogs allegedly lays thumbtacks to hurt them

'We all know it’s him because he’s made it an issue since he moved in.'

On Jul 14, 2021 by Kahron Spearman

IRL

festivalgoers-stop-carnival-ride-from-tipping-over

Video: Festivalgoers band together to stop moving carnival ride from tipping over

'I think if they hadn't been holding it, it would have fallen back.'

On Jul 10, 2021 by Kahron Spearman

Internet Culture IRL

‘That guy needs to mind his business’: Male Karen screams at teen skaters, seemingly threatens them with their own rail

The skaters can be heard apologizing in the background and asking the man to calm down.

On Jul 6, 2021 by Cecilia Lenzen

IRL

librarian letter, painted porch bookstore

‘Listen to actual scientists’: Karen pens lengthy complaint about mask policy at bookstore, questions their effectiveness

The owner explained his rationale for upholding the mask policy, saying his county has low vaccination rates.

On Jul 4, 2021 by Rachel Kiley

IRL