The POE subreddit has blacklisted Jonathan's name

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pr13st#1040 wrote:

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Glorfndel01#6465 wrote:

I know it's difficult for many of you, but the answer is easy. Stay away from that shithole and make like it doesn't exist.

The correct answer. Reddit is only usable in the first few weeks of a new league until someone figures out the hidden mechanics under the hood, best builds and how to profit off them. After that it's all "look at my mirrors" and comments stemming out of boredom or trolling.

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xjjanie#4242 wrote:

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pr13st#1040 wrote:

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Glorfndel01#6465 wrote:

I know it's difficult for many of you, but the answer is easy. Stay away from that shithole and make like it doesn't exist.

The correct answer. Reddit is only usable in the first few weeks of a new league until someone figures out the hidden mechanics under the hood, best builds and how to profit off them. After that it's all "look at my mirrors" and comments stemming out of boredom or trolling.

I agree wholeheartedly with this. That place is horrid.

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Glorfndel01#6465 wrote:

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goatfig#2034 wrote:

+1 to this post overall

Got a 14 day ban for just having normal build convo's I get GGG is not involved with reddit. But man, as one of the large communities for the game.

Reddit is an incredibly frustrating experience of a lack of free speech.

I hope the mods don't run off a bunch of new players. They are basically banning anyone with a complex opinion.

I know it's difficult for many of you, but the answer is easy. Stay away from that shithole and make like it doesn't exist.

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Aynix#7757 wrote:

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Glorfndel01#6465 wrote:

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goatfig#2034 wrote:

+1 to this post overall

Got a 14 day ban for just having normal build convo's I get GGG is not involved with reddit. But man, as one of the large communities for the game.

Reddit is an incredibly frustrating experience of a lack of free speech.

I hope the mods don't run off a bunch of new players. They are basically banning anyone with a complex opinion.

I know it's difficult for many of you, but the answer is easy. Stay away from that shithole and make like it doesn't exist.

Honestly I could say the same about this forum for past few years. (from the moment poe two appeared on the radar and we started getting some info about it)

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Superbobbybobben#6309 wrote:

Who the hell is Jonathan and how much of a big shot is he?

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BaumisMagicalWorld#0673 wrote:

GGG is not affiliated with the subreddit. Chris created it, but he handed it over ages ago.

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cyfer.russia#1667 wrote:

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BaumisMagicalWorld#0673 wrote:

GGG is not affiliated with the subreddit. Chris created it, but he handed it over ages ago.

GGG mentioned using the subreddit as a way to gather feedback on the early access of PoE2. However, since they now ban users for expressing negative opinions, that subreddit is becoming an unreliable source of genuine feedback. It risks giving them a false impression that the game is being well-received. In effect, they are forming an echo chamber—surrounding themselves only with positive voices while silencing criticism.

This behavior is a form of authoritarian insulation, where decision-makers isolate themselves from dissent and opposing viewpoints. Over time, this leads to a distorted understanding of reality, as only filtered or supportive feedback reaches those in charge. While it might protect egos or brand image in the short term, it would results in poor decision-making and long-term backlash due to disconnect from the actual player base.

We already see that disconnect as GGG started using their big data and own interpretation without understanding real issues.

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Tsayah#4713 wrote:

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cyfer.russia#1667 wrote:

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BaumisMagicalWorld#0673 wrote:

GGG is not affiliated with the subreddit. Chris created it, but he handed it over ages ago.

GGG mentioned using the subreddit as a way to gather feedback on the early access of PoE2. However, since they now ban users for expressing negative opinions, that subreddit is becoming an unreliable source of genuine feedback. It risks giving them a false impression that the game is being well-received. In effect, they are forming an echo chamber—surrounding themselves only with positive voices while silencing criticism.

This behavior is a form of authoritarian insulation, where decision-makers isolate themselves from dissent and opposing viewpoints. Over time, this leads to a distorted understanding of reality, as only filtered or supportive feedback reaches those in charge. While it might protect egos or brand image in the short term, it would results in poor decision-making and long-term backlash due to disconnect from the actual player base.

We already see that disconnect as GGG started using their big data and own interpretation without understanding real issues.

I see plenty of criticism that gets left alone on the forum. You're pretending like the removed posts aren't needlessly negative by nature.

Honestly, if someone's resorting to personal attacks or are refusing to elaborate on why something might be bad and are just blindly posting 'X BAD CUZ I SED SO' I think it's fair to remove the post and ignore the criticism.

If people articulate themselves correctly they can post all the negative feedback they like. If they act like toddlers instead, they'll be treated like toddlers. By the way, if you don't moderate overly aggressive / needlessly negative comments you end up looking like Reddit, which is a mixing pot of mental illness and rage.