I wish I could block it so people wanting thoughtless content could mindlessly upvote this content and the rest of us could enjoy this platform for what it is.
Comment on Reddit repost bots taking over entire communities
FiniteBanjo@feddit.online 3 weeks ago
I find it cathartic. Anybody still using Reddit is basically choosing this self inflicted harm.
SatansMaggotyCumFart@piefed.social 3 weeks ago
RickyRigatoni@piefed.zip 3 weeks ago
It’s not a bot reposting on reddit, it’s a bot reposting things from reddit to the fediverse.
SatansMaggotyCumFart@piefed.social 3 weeks ago
They’re using the ignorance defense.
If they don’t use reddit how do they know is a repost?
(The answer is a little intelligence and a bit of common sense).
FiniteBanjo@feddit.online 3 weeks ago
Nah i thought I was looking at a picture of reddit for a moment.
SatansMaggotyCumFart@piefed.social 3 weeks ago
And I assumed an answer before I asked.
Ooops@feddit.org 3 weeks ago
Why would they care? If it’s useful stuff getting posted that’s okay. If it’s just a spammer flooding everything with low quality stuff treat them accordingly. The fact that the same posts exist on reddit is entirely irrelevant.
Cris_Citrus@piefed.zip 3 weeks ago
Because the culture is different and the crossposts are indiscriminate. A day ago he posted a meme about a woman being raped by her doctor after her credit card was declined, so she couldnt afford care.
Also because its disingenuous to crosspost things like “I had this experience!” without labeling it and have people engage with you earnestly because theyre here to be social, not knowing the title of the post is just an outright lie. That doesnt sit well to a lot of people and makes this space feel less human and sincere- one of the most meaningful attributes of the fediverse if you ask me.
FiniteBanjo@feddit.online 3 weeks ago
Ah lol, my bad. Yeah I haven’t seen much of it but most of he sloppers have me blocked so maybe thats why.
RickyRigatoni@piefed.zip 3 weeks ago
Lucky.