X, Musk and Reddit

Some Reddit communities ban links to X over Musk’s inauguration gesture
Reddit communities from r/NBA to r/Christianity say they won’t allow links to the platform after Elon Musk’s gesture, which some interpreted as a Nazi-style salute.
Reddit groups ban X links in protest at Musk arm gesture
More than 100 Reddit communities have banned users from posting links to X in protest at owner Elon Musk's controversial arm gesture at a rally celebrating Donald Trump's return to office. The billionaire twice extended his arm out straight as he thanked the crowd for "making it happen."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Is Banning X Links. Could Europe Be Next?
After months of controversy, capped off by Elon Musk's salute at the presidential inauguration, backlash against the tech mogul has hit a fever pitch.
Reddit communities revolt against Elon Musk’s X after alleged Nazi salute
Multiple "subreddits" have banned links from Elon Musk's X platform after the tech mogul flashed a gesture that critics have said resembled a Nazi salute.
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 turbulence
Reddit Forums Move to Ban Links to X After Elon Musk's Salute
The Nazi-like salute from Musk during a Trump inauguration event sparks multiple subreddits on Reddit to consider blocking links to X/Twitter.
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 ...
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 ...
Reddit comments are 'foundational' to training AI models, COO says
Reddit signed deals with Google and OpenAI last year that allows the tech companies to train their AI models on Reddit ...
Emergency contraception pill could be an alternative to mifepristone for abortions, study suggests
Mifepristone has been under attack by abortion opponents, with several states seeking in federal court to restrict its use.
High Egg Prices, Explained—How It’s Reshaping Food Choices In 2025
Why are egg prices so high? Explore the causes behind the egg price surge and how shoppers are adapting, from Costco egg prices to TikTok food trends ...
Friend Insisting Home Chef's Go-To Soup Recipe Isn't 'Homemade' Ignites Internet
Many cooks use shortcuts such as store-bought pasta, canned tomatoes, or frozen dough while still considering their dishes homemade. The use of convenience ingredients is common, and for some, this ...
Dad Says He Took His Daughter Outside to Build a Snowman, but Halfway Through He Was 'Ready to Vomit'
As a winter storm blanketed many states that normally don't normally get much snow at all, one man’s decision to build a snowman with his 6-year-old child didn't go as planned.
National parks workers 'sucker-punched' by sudden changes under Trump
The National Park Service is rescinding job offers across California and beyond during Trump's federal hiring freeze.