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Reddit CEO admits to altering user comments that were critical of him

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668 points wildmusings | 5 comments | 24 Nov 16 00:50 UTC | HN request time: 0.88s | source
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return0 ◴[24 Nov 16 01:23 UTC] No.13027198[source]▶
was he drunk or in urgent need of a break? OTOH , good of him to take the responsibility immediately. OTOH, maybe he even wanted to send a message to those who rely too much in reddit's freedom.
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qwertyuiop924 ◴[24 Nov 16 01:26 UTC] No.13027220[source]▶
No, he was tired and emotional.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=z49LjJj3VTI

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1. sundvor ◴[24 Nov 16 01:35 UTC] No.13027274[source]▶
Brilliant. I had no idea, got to love the British culture.
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2. qwertyuiop924 ◴[24 Nov 16 01:49 UTC] No.13027354[source]▶
Yes. And Tom Scott is amazing. Who else would have built The Physical Emoji Keyboard?
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4. noir_lord ◴[24 Nov 16 02:23 UTC] No.13027517[source]▶
Parts of it at least and I say that as a Brit, if you like our comedy check out Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister.
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5. sundvor ◴[24 Nov 16 03:13 UTC] No.13027724[source]▶
I grew up on those shows. :) Might be worth a rewatch.