Reddit Communities Ban X Links Following Elon Musk's Controversial Gesture

Dozens of subreddits, including major ones like r/NBA and r/NFL, have blocked links to X after Musk's inauguration gesture drew accusations of Nazi symbolism.

Elon Musk's hand gesture at Donald Trump's inauguration event has been criticized as resembling a Nazi salute, an accusation Musk has strongly denied, calling it propaganda.
The Anti-Defamation League described Musk's gesture as an awkward expression of enthusiasm rather than a Nazi salute, but backlash has continued online.
Over 50 Reddit communities, including high-profile subreddits like r/NBA, r/NFL, and r/TwoXChromosomes, have banned links to X, citing Musk's actions and leadership as reasons.
Reddit emphasized that these bans are user-driven decisions made by subreddit moderators and not enforced by the platform itself.
The bans could reduce web traffic to X, particularly from Reddit users who have relied on the platform for news and updates, including in sports and entertainment subreddits.