Reddit quarantines major pro-Trump community over violence threats

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Reddit quarantines major pro-Trump community over violence threats

Stops short of ban.

Social media site Reddit restricted access to a major forum for supporters of US President Donald Trump, citing threats of violence against police and public officials. While it was not banned, users accessing the forum, or subreddit, are now met with a message asking: "Are you sure you want to ...

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