Why does Reddit automod keep deleting my posts for no reason?
Automated forum filters trigger false positives on common words and phrases, which prevents people from sharing posts. This unexpected blocking stops users from participating normally in discussions.
Overview
People affected2 accounts across 1 forum
Workarounds found1 item attempted
Community agreement14 total upvotes
What people tried
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