So I am still reeling from what transpired yesterday and I admit I am still processing and trying to see and understand everyone's perspectives on this...
With that said though, I just want to say that I am deeply sorry to the trans community and any other LGBTQA+ member that was effected by what has happened over the past couple of days. I was deeply ignorant and naive about the subject and I did not at all expect the reactions that happened.
I just want to say thank you to those that remained calm and helped educate me on the subject and give me a better perspective on everything.
After this is posted I will delete the previous announcement post for everyone's sake. As for bans, I want to personally apologize to u/Wyrdnisse once again for being too quick on the draw yesterday. I was very overwhelmed yesterday and you were unfortunately caught in the crossfire. I apologize to you if I hurt you in any way and I appreciate how calm you have been despite everything that has happened.
No one else that has spoken up or rightfully called me out has been banned or will be banned. You were all right to call me out on my fumbling and mishandling of the situation.
I never once meant to make anyone feel unwelcome, discriminated or unsafe. I was not aware of the wider views on the subject at the time and I have since been better educated about it.
With all of that, I am making a brand new rule on this subreddit going forth, which will go live immediately after this post:
8. Absolutely no comments or posts related to Harry Potter, J. K. Rowling, or any franchises related to her are permitted on this subreddit! This rule also extends to other harmful figures such as Donald Trump, Elon Musk and any others. Any support for these figures will result in a ban.
Edit: Due to constructive feedback I have decided to reword the new rule:
- Bigotry, hate speech, homophobia, transphobia, and politics will under no circumstances be tolerated on this subreddit.