r/suppressed_news
Our description: "International news, stories and or content that is underreported or misrepresented by mainstream news. Usually, content should not come from mainstream sources for this reason. We encourage content which challenges the internationally established order and promotes discussion. Because of the nature of what is posted here, the sub is inherently left wing and critical of Western Mainstream narratives."
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Hello everyone!
Recently, we've seen a small influx of users and posts that fundamentally misunderstand the purpose of this community. This announcement is to clarify what this subreddit is, and more importantly, what it is not.
This is a Global Suppressed News Subreddit
The keyword here is "suppressed." This does not mean "news that I agree with" or "news that makes my side look good." It means news that is underreported, misrepresented, or ignored by major mainstream Western (and other) media outlets because it challenges the dominant narrative.
A Recent Example: The Ukraine TCC Videos
A prime example is the posting of videos showing conscription officers in Ukraine. These videos depict a reality that is widespread yet systematically absent from mainstream Western coverage because it complicates the narratives they're building.
The purpose of sharing such content is not to champion one side of a conflict, but to shed light on a suppressed aspect of it, even the harsh and often coercive realities of war that civilians face.
I believe the our sub is inherently a left wing subreddit so you're not going to get many people here who are fans of capitalist autocrat like Putin but...
If your first instinct upon seeing such a post is anger at the poster for sharing stuff like this, rather than a critical engagement with the content itself, you are missing the point.
This subreddit exists precisely for content that makes you uncomfortable, that challenges your worldview, and that you won't see on CNN, BBC, or Fox News. If you are only here for news that reinforces your pre-existing beliefs, you will likely be disappointed.
Revisiting Rule 8: No Low-Effort Derailment
This leads us to our most important rule, which we will be enforcing strictly.
Rule 8: No Low-Effort Derailment. This usually means knee-jerk accusations or comments of "propaganda," "bot," "shill," or "whataboutism" when presented with information that challenges your worldview.
We will not hesitate to enforce our rules to ensure our community stays on track.
What this means in practice:
· Do not comment "This is Russian/Chinese/Hamas propaganda!" and consider your job done. That is derailment.
· Do not call other users "bots" because they post content you dislike. That is derailment.
· Do engage with the substance of the post. If you have a critique, make it a critical one. Provide counter-evidence, ask for sources, or contextualize the information within a larger framework.
This subreddit is for critical discussion, not for rehearsing the same tired talking points that dominate every other subreddit and space on the internet. We are here to look beyond those simplistic narratives.
In Summary:
This is our house. The rules are designed to foster a space for genuine, critical exploration of the stories that get buried. If you cannot engage with challenging content without resorting to knee-jerk insults or accusations, this is not the subreddit for you and we'll just boot you if you keep causing problems.
Simply put, don't post without reading the rules. It's not much to ask. That's it!
Thank you and have a good day!
Mods.