r/technology • u/marketrent • 29d ago

Social Media Reddit’s automatic moderation tool is flagging the word ‘Luigi’ as potentially violent — even in a Nintendo context

https://www.theverge.com/news/626139/reddit-luigi-mangione-automod-tool
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u/Lazerpop 29d ago edited 29d ago

He hasn't been convicted. He is innocent until proven guilty. Reddit is overstepping on multiple grounds on this one.

This comment seems to have gotten popular so I will remind you of a fundamental aspect of our justice system. It doesn't matter if you think L**** was the man in the video. It matters if every member of the jury unanimously concludes L**** was the man in the video. Until that moment enters the record, L**** is presumed innocent.

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u/Prior_Coyote_4376 29d ago

His lawyer is also bringing up law enforcement misconduct which means a mistrial. He deserves to be free if the government can’t give him a fair trial. Free him.

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u/Special_Lemon1487 29d ago

I wonder if she’s aware of this happening on Reddit. Seems like it might poison the jury pool further.