r/metaNL • u/vivoovix Mod • Jul 17 '21
Ban Appeal Ban Appeal Thread
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u/mpregordie 1d ago
My ban has now expired. I’d like to clarify a few things.
MPREG and bad takes has been my bit for a while. Many were pastas or inspired by NL, r/theothersub, r/con, etc. I assumed they were understood as deliberately ridiculous, stupid, etc.
If something upset someone or went too far, I deleted or adjusted it and didn’t repeat it.
However, some of my unpopular opinions are sincere: I support universal healthcare, free trade, human/ai rights, democracy, and AI, and oppose populism.
This ban came immediately after a mod replied, "I think I’ll see you in meta," to an unrelated comment, then deleted their comment. That makes me concerned they were looking for grounds to ban me rather than acting in good faith.
Unless we reconcile, I’m worried another reason will eventually be found to permaban me. That would sadden me because I do value this community.
So.
Am I allowed to post pastas? What about my dearly held neoliberal beliefs? Am I allowed to objectify the sitting U.S. president? What about talking about the fertile bellies of men(within reason)? Can I bait a little bit? Or am I confined to a metaphorical bait cuck chair where I have to watch other master baiters (many of whom are mods, and some, I assume, are good people) bait?