Reddit's AutoModeration Tool Flags 'Luigi' as Potentially...

A moderator from r/popculture, a popular subreddit with over 125,000 members, has reported that Reddit's AutoModerator system flagged a post about the video game 'Luigi's Mansion 3' due to the inclusion of the word 'Luigi'. The AutoModerator system provided instructions to the moderator to check the post for violent content. A Reddit spokesperson has clarified that there is no sitewide filter for the word 'Luigi' and there's no expectation for users to stop mentioning Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. However, the AutoModerator system appears to be flagging comments that mention 'Luigi' in some cases, even those unrelated to Mangione.

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AutoModerator System and Single Moderator Subreddits

The Reddit spokesperson explained that the AutoModerator system's increased scrutiny on the word 'Luigi' was due to the fact that r/popculture had recently been reduced to a single moderator. In such cases, the AutoModerator system steps up its monitoring efforts, including filtering for keywords that could indicate violating content. The remaining moderator of r/popculture stated that they did not add 'Luigi' to the list of keywords, but Reddit did.

Impact on r/FreeLuigi Subreddit

The r/popculture moderator shared the 'Luigi' issue on the r/FreeLuigi subreddit, a community discussing the Mangione case. Despite adhering to strict rules to avoid violating Reddit's moderation guidelines, the moderators fear that Reddit may shut down their subreddit due to the 'Luigi' issue.

Closure of r/popculture

The r/popculture subreddit is closing down due to issues that the remaining moderator attributes to Reddit. The moderator announced that they were shutting down the community due to Reddit admins' unhelpful response in resolving a team member's suspension. The Reddit spokesperson stated that the moderator was suspended for approving violent content, a claim that the moderator denies.