Nazi, Reddit and Elon Musk

Reddit communities revolt against Elon Musk’s X after alleged Nazi salute
Multiple communities on Reddit have banned links from Elon Musk’s X platform after the tech mogul flashed a gesture that resembled a Nazi salute during an inauguration event. Musk has vehemently denied that his gesture of placing his hand on his heart and quickly extending his arm was a Nazi salute,
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.
Over 100 Reddit communities ban X links after Elon Musk’s ‘Nazi salute’ controversy
Given Musk’s actions on Monday, it may be time to rethink how we engage with the platform,’ one subreddit’s moderators wrote after Musk’s inauguration apperance
NBA, NFL Subreddits Among Largest To Ban X Links After Elon Musk’s Controversial Salute
Musk’s gesture has received mixed reactions from politicians and academics, with some likening it to a Nazi salute and others saying it was an accidental action made in the heat of his victory speech.
Reddit users ban links to X in groups to protest Elon Musk over Nazi salute allegations
More than 50 subreddits – ranging in size from a few dozen members to millions, totaling at least 40 million members across the communities – issued bans this week, the report said.
Elon Musk's Controversial Salute Prompts Calls to Ban X Links on Reddit
Scores of Reddit users called for bans on X links after Musk made two enthusiastic salutes that immediately drew criticism on Monday.
Phoenix Reddit bans links to X after Elon Musk’s Nazi salute
Elon Musk’s shameless Nazi salute, delivered behind the seal of the President of the United States, may have played well among the right-wing sickos on Musk’s social media site. But Arizona moderators on Reddit have had enough.
Elon Musk's controversial move sparks Tesla boycott calls
Elon Musk's endorsement of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ahead of the country's general election has sparked calls for a boycott of his electric vehicles elsewhere in Europe. Mr Musk,
Elon Musk faces backlash over alleged Nazi salute and far-right ties
Elon Musk faces backlash for alleged Nazi salute and endorsing Germany's far-right AFD, sparking protests, government criticism, and U.S. concerns over historical awareness.
Pennsylvania Official Steps Down Following Backlash to Video Seemingly Mocking Elon Musk's Controversial Salute
Pennsylvania official Laura Smith resigned after backlash over a TikTok video mimicking Elon Musk's controversial salute gesture.
Fresh off Salute Scandal, Elon Musk Tells German Extremists to Not Regret Their Past
Trump Co-President Elon Musk addressed a rally of far-right AfD supporters in Germany over the weekend, telling the ideological descendants of the Nazi party not to feel guilty about their history. This comes only days after Musk drew fiery criticism all over the world for performing a Third Reich salute to a crowd during Donald Trump's inauguration.
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 ...
Dozens of Reddit communities are banning links to X as many are calling Elon Musk’s controversial hand gesture on Inauguration Day a Nazi salute
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Reddit sites with millions of followers ban links to X, Twitter after Elon Musk inauguration salute
In reaction to hand gestures Elon Musk made at a post-inauguration rally that many said resembled a Nazi salute, Reddit ...
No, These Politicians Did Not Make the Same Gesture as Elon Musk
As U.S. President Donald Trump took office in 2025, his inauguration celebrations were marked by controversy over a gesture ...
Elon Musk’s Nazi salute stunt prompts major gaming subreddits to ban links to X
Reddit communities dedicated to PC gaming, Nintendo, and Destiny have decided to blacklist links to X (formerly Twitter) due ...
They Used to Love Elon Musk. Now They’re His Biggest Enemies Online.
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