Sat Feb 22 00:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Reddit Outage Leaves Users Worldwide Frustrated, While Controversial Subreddit Returns
**NEW DELHI/LOS ANGELES** – A widespread outage is impacting Reddit users globally, leaving many unable to access core features. Reports from major cities across India (Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad) and the United States (Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles) indicate widespread disruption to commenting, profile updates, and feed loading. Despite the escalating number of complaints, Reddit’s official status page continues to report all systems as operational, sparking user frustration over the lack of communication and estimated resolution time. Users are reporting the issues on alternative platforms like Downdetector and social media.
In a separate development, the controversial subreddit r/WhitePeopleTwitter, previously banned following alleged threats against staff at Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has been reinstated. The ban, enacted after Musk shared screenshots of threatening comments targeting DOGE employees, was lifted after two weeks. While the subreddit has returned, the comment section remains locked, and stricter moderation guidelines prohibiting harassment and violence have been implemented. Reddit maintains its commitment to fostering a safe and civil platform while upholding its rules against threats and harassment.
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