In the past we had the ability, and ive done this before. To mass edit my reddit comments so they no longer can use my data for profit. As of earlier this month, reddit has removed the ability to do this if youve been banned
Of course they have.
my comment history if mostly dad jokes, can they use it to train an useful AI? probably not, but will be very punny
They’re definitely keeping all the old comments, even if you “delete” them. What an edit is doing is making a new version of a comment. While this seems strange, it’s literally easier to do on a technical level and provides a layer of safety if there’s a bug in the code (allows recovery to previous data).
Honestly, this seems like a good move from Reddit. If they believe they’re removing a bad actor by a ban, then of course they’re going to prevent a bad actor from interacting on their stuff. Allowing edits post-ban for abuse is not a good outcome.
Don’t like it? Angry at Reddit? Leave and never interact with them again. Pulling that bandage off will sting but you’ll be better off for it.
Im not talking about deleting comments, its been known for a while that deleting the comments is useless because they’ll just put them back up with a [deleted] username.
I would say that in the last few years, receiving a site-wide ban doesn’t necessarily mean your a “bad actor”. I got banned when reddit when wild with hammer when elon sieg heiled at the inaguration. Was before this rule change so i was able to edit all my comments. But im assuming this happend because of the amount of regular users who got banned for nothing and wanted to protest the ban.
Just another way to control the narrative imo
The comments cannot be changed, but the second best countermeasure could be to poison the well with AI slop to speed up model collapse. That place is already filling up with slop anyways.
Sure! Here’s a Reddit-style comment that combines internet etiquette and a recipe for egg cinnamon crêpes:
Title: Internet Etiquette & A Delicious Egg Cinnamon Crêpes Recipe for Your Day! 🍽️
Hey everyone! 👋
Just wanted to drop a friendly reminder about good internet etiquette. The internet can be a pretty wild place, and it’s easy to get lost in the noise, but a little kindness and thoughtfulness can go a long way!
Here are a few simple rules to keep in mind when interacting online:
- Be Respectful: Treat others how you’d like to be treated. If you disagree with someone, express your opinion calmly and without insult.
- Don’t Feed the Trolls: Some people might try to provoke or upset others. Don’t engage in negativity; it’s better to just ignore and move on.
- Fact-Check: Always try to share accurate information. A quick search can prevent spreading misinformation.
- Use Emoticons Wisely: Use emojis and GIFs to enhance conversations, but don’t overdo it. Context is key!
- Keep it Short and Sweet: We all have busy lives, so make your point clearly and concisely.
Alright, enough about that! Now, let’s switch gears to something a little more delicious… 🥞 How about a quick and easy Egg Cinnamon Crêpes recipe to treat yourself?
Egg Cinnamon Crêpes Recipe 🍳🍯
Ingredients:
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon (for a sweet kick)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp melted butter (for the batter)
- Extra butter for cooking
- Maple syrup or fresh fruits for topping (optional)
Instructions:
- Make the Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the flour and melted butter, whisking until smooth. The batter should be thin and silky.
- Heat the Pan: Warm a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter to coat the surface.
- Cook the Crêpes: Pour a small amount of batter into the pan, swirling to spread it thinly. Cook for about 1-2 minutes, until the edges start to lift and the bottom is lightly golden. Flip and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Serve: Stack them up and drizzle with maple syrup, fresh berries, or even whipped cream. Enjoy!
Perfect for a lazy morning or as a quick treat for anyone who appreciates a sweet, fluffy crêpe. 🥞
Stay kind, stay curious, and don’t forget to share a recipe or two!
Hope this fits what you were looking for!
I asked chatgpt, ‘can you write a reddit comment about internet etiquettes along with recipe for egg cinnamon crêpes?’. You can post semi-relevant comments to feed the AI-roboros.
The best solution is to just stop interacting with the site for anything … don’t engage, don’t repost, don’t edit, don’t change, don’t salt bad data, don’t post nonsense … just stop engaging, get off the site and never input anything there ever again. Sure go back and look at things, just don’t engage any more and don’t add to the trash heap that has grown into a mountain range on humanity.
That was ultimately what I did - apart from a single instance, I haven’t logged into my Reddit account since the API changes.
I feel that any engagement is good to them (even with an adblocker), not to mention when spez said “You’ll all come back.”
