Can you even read your own words back to yourself without laughing? You tinfoil-hat wearing “le reddit revolution” people are just such a joke.

I have always said that I will moderate this subreddit how I see fit. I don’t get enjoyment out of the harassment or bullying of others. I have put rules in place to try and make a dent, and while it might just be a dent (though I think it’s more), I’d rather say I made a dent than say I gave up on the subreddit just so a bunch of manchildren can get their kicks out of mocking kids and teens. I don’t think our efforts have been wasted. I’m happy with the direction we pushed this subreddit, and I’m not as alone as you say I am. I don’t know if we’re the minority, and I don’t care. This is my subreddit. If you don’t like how it’s run, leave. I always enjoy how users love to say “This subreddit is ruined, I’m leaving!” as if we moderators are supposed to shed a tear. Anyone who thinks the subreddit has been ruined by our rules doesn’t belong here to begin with. We are quite happy to see you leave.

I created this subreddit with a simple vision of what I thought it would be like. Bullying/harassment wasn’t apart of it.

Also:

the subject has always been immensely popular on the internet you’re not contributing to it’s success no matter how strongly you delude yourself

I think you’re wrong about that too. Take a look at this [chart](http://img.memecdn.com/ghost-pie-chart_c_470099.jpg), see if you can guess the month I created this subreddit. Sure, I didn’t invent cringing – but to say we didn’t popularize it just isn’t true.