So, I posted a simple Roku fix on Reddit — just explaining how to get actual antenna channels back instead of their ad-stuffed “Live TV” hub.

The post took off fast-within 90 minutes: • 8,000+ views • 12 upvotes • Dozens of people thanking me for the fix

Then… moderators nuked it as a repost.

Sequence of Events: 1. I politely asked what rule I’d broken. 2. Mod replied: “I don’t know, nor is it relevant to your ban.” 3. I joked: “Ok thank you, Paul Blart. 🙄” 4. Instantly → permanent ban + mute.

Screenshots confirmed: no rule violation, just a mod having a day.

Follow-up Attempts: • Tried posting the story in r/help and r/ideasfortheadmins. • AutoMod deleted both — apparently the word “ban” is illegal now. • Tried to share it elsewhere, but at this point Reddit moderation feels like TSA confiscating nail clippers while waving through flamethrowers.

Takeaway: It’s wild when platforms value control over community. I literally helped people watch TV again — and got banned for it.

Give someone a little power, and it goes straight to their head.

The irony? My Roku fix worked. Thousands saw it before it vanished. So somewhere out there, people are happily watching TV — thanks to a guy Reddit decided to erase.

Stay tuned for Volume 2: “AutoMod vs The Word ‘Ban’.”

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    11 hours ago

    Yep, !sumo@lemmy.world

    I think Aonishiki will continue to do well, and hopefully his countryman Shishi finds some more solid footing for himself soon. Also Kusano smashed his way up the ranks so fast they already changed his name to Yoshinofuji. Fujinokawa is looking ok for a newcomer too, just not quite as good.

    I hope Hoshoryu can stay healthy for a few basho in a row, as Onosato needs someone to check his power. Having only one ozeki right now doesn’t help either.

    Takayasu on the other hand I’d guess is pretty much done. He’ll still put up some wins for awhile, but I think the playoff back in March was his last shot at a yusho. I remember checking into winners older than 35 and there was only the smallest handful of guys who pulled it off.

    Dunno about Kotoeiho but I’m hoping Takerufuji can get his shit together. It’ll be disappointing if his historic win last year isn’t followed by an exciting career.