Carlos Hoskinson accused the cryptocurrency subreddit of biased censorship against his projects. Hoskinson noted that any association with IOG, Cardano, or himself leads to negativity or an outright ban from the subreddit, with no room for neutral or positive discourse.
Carlos Hoskinson accused the cryptocurrency subreddit of biased censorship against his projects. Hoskinson noted that any association with IOG, Cardano, or himself leads to negativity or an outright ban from the subreddit, with no room for neutral or positive discourse.
Hoskinson emphasized the importance of the Ecosystem Development Index (EDI), a metric he believes is crucial for the industry, backed by scientific research and evaluated by objective, university-affiliated researchers. However, his support for the project has led to the dismissal of him on the subreddit, revealing what he describes as an inherent bias among some members of the community.
In response to accusations of brigading (a coordinated effort to manipulate votes or discussions on Reddit), Hoskinson argued that the Cardano community’s efforts to counter misinformation should be seen as healthy engagement rather than malicious activity. She suggests that Reddit’s moderation team has been unfairly deleting posts about Cardano, thereby suppressing open conversation and restarting discussions to skew the narrative.
Reddit moderators have defended their actions, stating that they enforce rules against brigading as part of the platform’s policy. They claim that Cardano-related content capable of fostering healthy debate remains unremoved and have extended an invitation to Hoskinson for an “Ask Me Anything” session to clear up any misunderstandings.
Hoskinson’s final blow questioned the integrity of the moderation process, suggesting that it is flawed if posts can be removed simply based on unverified brigade claims. This exchange highlights a broader conversation about censorship, community bias, and the challenges of maintaining fair discourse in decentralized technological spaces.
The tension between Hoskinson and the cryptocurrency subreddit is not the first dispute the Cardano community has had with mainstream cryptocurrency media. Cardano has consistently been labeled as the black sheep of the cryptocurrency industry, for whatever reason.
