Over 100 Reddit groups ban X links in protest at Musk arm gesture

Published On Jan 23, 2025, 6:45 AM

Recent actions by Elon Musk at a Trump rally have sparked significant backlash on Reddit, leading over 100 subreddits to ban links to posts from X (formerly Twitter). This backlash is primarily driven by a controversial gesture made by Musk, which some users interpreted as a Nazi salute. Popular sports and gaming communities have joined the ban, potentially reducing traffic and engagement on X. While these actions indicate a strong user response, it remains uncertain if the bans will have long-term effects as similar protests on Reddit have previously diminished over time.