I've been on Reddit for a long time, and this is genuinely one of the most absurd exchanges I've experienced on this platform.
A moderator of r/Jewish contacted me unsolicited, claiming that nearly every post in r/williamsburg contained blatant antisemitism and offering to help moderate our community.
When I asked for specific examples or links supporting those accusations, none were provided during our exchange. Instead, the conversation escalated into personal insults, questioning my competence as a moderator, and ultimately a threat to report our subreddit to Reddit administrators.
But I want to make something absolutely clear, because this is far more important than any disagreement between Reddit moderators.
Williamsburg belongs to everyone.
I grew up in New York City, surrounded by people of different religions, cultures, ethnicities, and backgrounds. Jewish, Muslim, Catholic, Protestant, Hindu, Buddhist, atheist, agnostic, and everything in between.
I have tremendous love and respect for my Jewish neighbors, just as I do for my Muslim neighbors, Catholic neighbors, and everyone else who makes New York City the incredible place it is.
It doesn't matter what religion you practice, where your family comes from, what you look like, whom you love, or what you believe. You are welcome in our Williamsburg community.
And I want to emphasize something that should be the foundation of this subreddit:
WE ARE ALL EQUAL.
Not one religion above another. Not one ethnicity above another. Not one group of New Yorkers more deserving of respect, dignity, or a voice than another.
This subreddit should represent free speech, fairness, open discussion, and mutual respect. People should be able to express different opinions and challenge ideas without intimidation.
That freedom also comes with responsibility. Antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism, religious hatred, and harassment have no place here. Genuine violations should be reported and addressed fairly.
If someone identifies discriminatory content, I welcome specific examples so they can be reviewed appropriately.
What I will not accept is pressure to hand over moderation influence through sweeping accusations, personal insults, or threats of administrative action.
To be clear, this is about the conduct of one individual moderator. It is not an indictment of r/Jewish or the Jewish community.
I'm sharing the screenshots so everyone can read the exchange and form their own opinion.
r/williamsburg is a community for everyone, regardless of religion, ethnicity, race, nationality, sexual orientation, or personal beliefs.
Moderation decisions should be based on fairness, evidence, and consistent application of Reddit's rules—not religious affiliation, outside pressure, or personal agendas.
That's the Williamsburg I believe in. That's the New York City I grew up loving. And that's the community this subreddit should always represent.
We are all equal. Every single one of us. And that principle is not negotiable.
