Developers and content makers on Reddit should never be shadow-banned because it lets them post normally without being seen. What it does, where to find it, and what to do if you come across it are all explained below.
What are Shadow Bans?
Shadow ban means your information is hidden from others while you are viewing them. Other terms for shadow ban are ghost ban, stealth ban, or hellban. This is an act of silent moderation that covers one subreddit or an entire website. Its purpose is to avoid spam and rule infractions.
Starting in 2015, Reddit changed its focus to account suspension rather than shadow banning.
Making a Shadow Ban Verification Effortless
Below are the steps to make a shadow ban on Reddit:
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Appeal on Reddit
Log in to the Reddit website and go to the reddit.com/appeal page. Submitting a request is still possible even if your Reddit account has already been “shadow-banned” or suspended. You may see a warning message like “you cannot appeal at this time,” which means that everything is under control.
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Use Incognito Mode to See Your Profile
Go to old.reddit.com/user/YourUsername in a private or incognito browser window. Assuming your profile, posts, and comments are visible, it’s quite unlikely that you have been shadow-banned. Shadow bans can be identified if a “404” page or “nobody here goes by that name” is returned.
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Make Use of Popular Resources
Although r/ShadowBan has been around for a while, its standing may change. Users could report the bot’s shadow ban status by posting in that subreddit; this approach is still being used; it was formerly a valid option.
Steps to Take in the Event of a Shadow Ban
Appeal Your Decision: Make your case on Reddit’s appeal page. Practice courtesy and discretion in sending an appeal rather than sending it repeatedly.- Take a look at your latest posts and comments: Verify your activity and check for any violation of any of Reddit’s content guidelines.
- After a while, some shadow bans are lifted. You might want to create a new account if yours doesn’t (as long as you follow Reddit’s rules, of course).
Appeal Your Decision: Make your case on Reddit’s appeal page. Practice courtesy and discretion in sending an appeal rather than sending it repeatedly.If you wish to continue sharing code, project updates, or development assistance, you must be aware of the warning signs of a shadow ban and know what to do in response. We, at Jixee, can assist you in making it blog-ready, providing code snippet examples, and creating visual flowcharts. Just give us a heads up!