r/InternetAMA • • Oct 18 '13

I started the whole switcharoo thing. AMA

1.2k Upvotes

I've changed the last link in the switcharoo to go to this AMA, so hopefully this AMA will be a living-breathing thread as travelers show up periodically. If you don't feel like asking a question, feel free to leave a random comment for others to read.

I only have one request for you guys. People tend to buy me reddit gold because of the switcharoo. This happens about once every 1 to 2 months. If you feel the need the buy me reddit gold, don't worry about it. Instead, buy it for another random redditor who leaves a comment in this AMA. It'll make their day!


r/InternetAMA • • Oct 13 '12

I am POTATO_IN_MY_ANUS, shadow-banned by the lying Admin /u/Dacvak. Ask me anything.

774 Upvotes

I believe some people know who I am. I have been shadow-banned by the Admin /u/Dacvak, who has now started spreading lies about the reasons why he banned me.

Please feel free to ask me anything.

But first, I would like to say this, which is important regarding the screenshot that was posted in Subredditdrama yesterday. The screenshot was NOT altered in any way.

There have been a lot of stories flying around about why I am shadow-banned and the simple, true reason is this: I was shadow-banned because yesterday I made a post asking users to be extremely careful when posting in NSFW subreddits, because Redditors are now being doxxed. The website Jezebel had linked to a Tumblr which doxxed dozens of Redditors and linked their Facebook profiles to their Reddit comments, along with their actual pictures. I wanted Redditors to be extra careful so that no harm ever comes to them in real life.

I then logged into my Gmail yesterday where the Admin /u/Dacvak had a conversation with me. This is the full, unedited screenshot (the only information removed is my email address at the top but many people already know it so if you can find it, feel free to email me):

Full screenshot: http://i.imgur.com/rz41P.png

The reason why Dacvak shadow banned me is because 'I created drama within 24 hours' and that is all. I was banned minutes after that conversation ended.

Dacvak, however, has decided to completely lie about what happened. There is this post he made earlier on today where he says

"There are actually a lot of rules that we (the admins) recently found out when we investigated his (PIMA's) account that he had broken. The most recent one was creating a subreddit that disregarded the rules of reddit regarding sexualizing teens/minors, and not being active in moderating posts that broke that rule. He's had multiple offenses in that category." Screenshot in case he edits it again

There are three things to say about this (the last one being the absolute most important). Firstly, regarding this:

"The most recent one was creating a subreddit that disregarded the rules of reddit regarding sexualizing teens/minors, and not being active in moderating posts that broke that rule."

This is a complete lie. I was not creating any subreddit that disregarded the rules and Dacvak's lie is obvious. If I was allegedly creating a Reddit that sexualised minors, and not active in moderating posts that broke that rule...

Then would I still have my account if I HAD been active in moderating the posts?

But of course, Dacvak has no answer to that, because it is a lie. There was no subreddit created by me for that purpose.

And secondly, again, Dacvak states that I was shadow-banned because I was not active in moderating posts in this alleged subreddit.

Alot of you will remember a subreddit called /r/Xsmall that was banned by the Admins because CP was being posted and there was only one moderator for the subreddit. The saga can be read here

This moderator was /u/baconfan... who still has his account.

By that logic, /u/baconfan should also be shadow-banned for not actively moderating his subreddit. But of course, that won't happen, and nor should it, because this is all fiction by Dacvak.

And now, finally, I would like to say this. Again, regarding this comment by Dacvak:

"There are actually a lot of rules that we (the admins) recently found out when we investigated his (PIMA's) account that he had broken."

Really?

Funny, because only a few days ago when you we spoke on Gmail chat, you said I was in no danger of being shadow-banned

Screenshot: http://i.imgur.com/G6lBJ.png

Amazing how things change in the matter of a few days, right?

No doubt you are going to say these screenshots are edited too, but I am happy to have them verified. So... if the community still doubts me, and the truth of the conversations with Dacvak, please select a Redditor who is respected and trustworthy...

AND I WILL GIVE THEM THE PASSWORD TO MY GMAIL ACCOUNT SO THEY CAN VERIFY THE TRUTH OF THESE CHAT RECORDS

I really do not care what happens to me, but I find it utterly disgraceful and unethical that a Reddit Administrator no less can so brazenly lie about what has happened. You were appointed to be the Community manager, Dacvak, but when the community manager himself is openly distorting the truth just to cover his own tracks, then... well, what is there to say?

And to other Redditors I ask you this much, again:

PLEASE STAY SAFE WHEN POSTING ON NSFW SUBREDDITS.

You have all heard about what has happened, and how some people with a vendetta can completely dox you, even if you post very rarely, and even, in some cases, if your comments are spun out of context and deliberately misinterpreted.

I couldn't give a damn about my account and being shadow-banned. But I DO give a damn about peoples safety, more so than the Admins who would rather ban me for 'posting drama within a 24 hour period' than alert you to taking precautions.

Again... I am happy to hand over the password to a respected Redditor who can verify the chats I had with Dacvak.


r/InternetAMA • • Nov 01 '12

I am the creator of qkme_transcriber (a definitely real bot) and I'll answer questions out of character for the first time

499 Upvotes

The Deleted_Comments_Bot thread had lots of people asking questions about bots that weren't answered because he most likely isn't a bot and doesn't know how to make them. I definitely do know how to make bots because I made this one and it's been running smoothly for 10 months as of today (it went live Jan 1st, 2012).

qkme_transcriber is a bot that posts transcriptions of Quickmeme.com links (like this).

The bot has a FAQ and a subreddit.

I usually only respond "in character" as if the bot were sentient for various reasons (like: it's fun, people like it, it makes people more accepting of the bot, it's an interesting writing exercise), but here I will be answering questions out of character as the dude who programmed the bot and keeps it running.

My first AMA was done in-character, if you want to see how that works.

You can ask technical questions or "theory of reddit" type questions about bots, spam, people, live, economics, what's the proper etiquette for taking one of the pizzas in TMNT: Turtles In Time when playing with 2 or more players, or anything else.


r/InternetAMA • • Dec 06 '12

I am Wheezy Waiter. I make ridiculous YouTube videos in my apartment for a living. AMA

457 Upvotes

Alas, the AMA is over. If you were here, thank you for participating. If not, well read and enjoy or hate if you're a hater...and enjoy hating. Basically, I just want everyone to be happy.

Wink, ding

Wheezy Waiter

P.S.

Here's my Main Channel: http://youtube.com/wheezywaiter Vlog Channel: http://youtube.com/wheezynews iPhone Channel (unedited videos): http://youtube.com/alwayswheezy Gaming Channel: http://youtube.com/wheezygamer

It's really me, see! https://twitter.com/wheezywaiter/status/276776944870227968


r/InternetAMA • • Nov 09 '12

We are the crazy A.D.D. filmmakers behind 5secondfilms! Ask Us Anything!

444 Upvotes

We are the members of 5secondfilms.com, makers of daily internet micro-comedy since October 2008. We've hit the front page of Reddit a few times for videos like "Magic Show Volunteer", "Absence of the Towels", "Missing", and "Late For Work". We've been seen on Attack of The Show!, Tosh.0, Last Call With Carson Daly, Spin Magazine, and Wired Magazine in the past; and have featured such super cool people like Patton Oswalt, Weird Al Yankovic, Peter Stormare, Juliette Lewis, Eddie Pepitone, Laura Silverman, Andrew W.K., David Koechner, Cyanide & Happiness, and The Room's Greg Sestero!

We are an entirely autonomous production studio / group of recovering film students and, after four years of never missing a weekday's post, we're ready to answer your questions. Should you have any. We're a big group, so if you have any questions for specific members (Brian Firenzi, Michael Rousselet, Olivia Taylor Dudley, Kelsey Gunn, Michael E. Peter, Tim Ciancio, Paul Prado, Jon Worley, Jon Salmon, Ben Gigli, Joey Bertran, Alec Owen, Tomm Jacobsen, Maria del Carmen, Mike James, or Daniel Hollister) please address them and we'll respond with our initials at the end so you know it's that person. For example, "No, you can't see my dick in 'Absence of the Towels,' believe me I looked. (BF)"

Shameless Web 3.0 plugs: fan us on facebook or follow us on twitter or subscribe to us on youtube should you so choose.

Also check out our merch store for Shirts, Stickers, Shot Glasses, Beer Glasses, and our special 4 Year Anniversary Poster that has every single 5-second film on it!


r/InternetAMA • • Mar 07 '13

Hi I'm D-Piddy, the Deadpool cosplayer from all those videos and .gifs on the internet -- (Moved from IAmA to InternetAMA)

422 Upvotes

Hey guys!

So... you've probably seen me around the internet via YouTube video, animated .gif, Deadpool meme or perhaps doing Gangnam Style to random people in public.

I'm that guy who cosplays as Deadpool, dances with other cosplayers and occasionally crash a panel or two at conventions. After I did my "Deadpool vs Comic-Con 2012" video, I've had a couple of AMA requests, but I was never on Reddit, until a couple of days ago. So now that I'm on here and have some time on my hands, I decided to finally do an AMA.

Proof: posting this on my Facebook fanpage (http://www.facebook.com/deadpool.vs)

NOTE: I was asked to be moved from IAmA to InternetAMA. If you want to see my old answers, CHECK HERE.


r/InternetAMA • • Nov 03 '12

I am Muscles FUCKING Glasses, the biceps, traps, aviators, and stomach of Epic Meal Time.

385 Upvotes

I can lift anything and eat everything.


r/InternetAMA • • Nov 12 '12

HI IM PHOTOBOMB GIRL, as requested, AMA

298 Upvotes

After seeing my face all over the front page this morning and being asked to do an AMA, here it is! Ask me anything!

Proof: http://imgur.com/a/aSEU6

Also here are some more for you all: http://imgur.com/a/EF0Ve#0

Edit: Going to work ill answer any other questions or whatever after :)


r/InternetAMA • • Sep 24 '12

I am pcc987, the alleged mauled redditor, I'm alive... AMA

267 Upvotes

Some of you may recall this post from this past weekend. While I am not the mauled man, I am the redditor that was involved in this strange coincidence. I was told that I should do an AMA, so... here it goes.

I hope you're happy, loves_being_that_guy.

UPDATE: Goodnight you princes of Reddit; you kings of the internet.


r/InternetAMA • • Oct 06 '12

I was/am the stupid pointlessly famous guy, Forthewolfx

248 Upvotes

I did an AMA about a year ago, I thought I might as well follow up, a lot of things have changed, so AMA!


r/InternetAMA • • Sep 23 '12

I Just Subscribed To This Subreddit. AMA

243 Upvotes

I'M THE ALL TIME TOP POSTER ON THIS SUBREDDIT


r/InternetAMA • • Dec 06 '12

AMA request: knettel37

203 Upvotes

This request is about /u/knettel37's latest post: http://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/14cypy/my_girlfriend_amazes_me_with_her_art/

I just wanna ask him few questions:

  1. Do you really have a girlfriend?

  2. If yes, did she really lie to you?

  3. Can you provide proof for that (a screenshot of the message she sent you)?


r/InternetAMA • • Oct 02 '12

I am Lynfect, AMA.

188 Upvotes

Best known for my cumbox.

Be back in ~thirty minutes

Be back in ~one hour


r/InternetAMA • • Nov 04 '14

I'm Caroline, and I edit papers for style, clarity, and grammar so your shit doesn't suck. AMA.

186 Upvotes

Oh hey y'all it's me.

PREFACE: ok, my, like, ~casual internet voice~ (Or something I guess?? Me when I talk on the internet??) is NEVER grammatically correct and I don't even try to be. It's a whole lot of random capslock, run-on sentences, comma splices, and me writing like how I actually, physically talk. Like with my actual, physical vocal chords and shit. So to all y'all grammar nazi scum out there, calm yr titz. WHAT I WRITE ON THE INTERNET IS NOT FOR A GRADE, LIFE'S TOO SHORT TO LIVE WITH A HARBRACE STUCK UP YOUR ASS, IF YOU CAN'T HANDLE ME WHEN I SPLIT INFINITIVES THEN YOU DON'T DESERVE ME AT MY BEST, W/E, ETC, IT IS NOT REFLECTIVE OF MY IRL WHEN-IT-ACTUALLY-COUNTS ~gRaMmAtIcAl~ ABILITIES.

Anyway.

PROOF:

Here's a picture of me and my lil babby Niels Bohr so u no im 4-real

http://imgur.com/iOmMhPx

And here's a picture of my hands 2 alleviate your fears that they're hideously deformed

http://imgur.com/6IbeqDN

Alright, y'all. Let's procrastinate on some prob and stats homework.

EDIT: Guys listen it's after 9 pm. This bitch is out. I'll finish responding to all y'all tomorrow after I finish my prob and stats hw but in the mean time here's two super cute pictures of Niels from our ~Niels is in his awkward teenage yearz~ JCP Photo Studio shoot in the mean time

http://imgur.com/ug6SeCS

http://imgur.com/ZkawI77

I am v flattered at the response my ad has gotten, I 4-real mean it.

Oh, for the cr33py saxual gonewild requests, here u go <3 : http://i.imgur.com/0qQItyk


r/InternetAMA • • Nov 15 '12

Hi I’m Geo Godley, one of the earliest documented & most productive video bloggers / youtubers featured on r/cringe. Xfactor stripper.

181 Upvotes

My flirt & public observational videos affected some viewers.. http://www.youtube.com/georgegodley http://imgur.com/FJRJO


r/InternetAMA • • Oct 03 '12

IAM Andrewsmith1986. First person to 1 million comment karma, moderator for 2 (previously 4) defaults, drama central. AMA

170 Upvotes

r/InternetAMA • • Nov 22 '12

AMA REQUEST: the guy who sold Halo 4 to Xzibit.

169 Upvotes

r/InternetAMA • • Oct 31 '12

[Meta] Hey guys, check out our traffic stats from the last two months! Thanks for all the support!

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165 Upvotes

r/InternetAMA • • Oct 08 '12

Hey /r/InternetAMA, you are Subreddit of the day! Congratulations!

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155 Upvotes

r/InternetAMA • • Oct 24 '12

I am jedberg, former reddit admin.

153 Upvotes

Hi all!

For those of you who don't know me, I was one of the first employees of reddit. I've been on reddit since about 6 weeks after it launched, and I worked at reddit from March 2007 to June 2011.

I did an AMA a long time ago that might answer some of your questions, although it is horribly out of date.

I also did another AMA of sorts when I posted my goodbye blog post.

And lastly, if you want to see me answer things in person, you can watch the live stream of my Airbnb tech talk tonight.

Otherwise, feel free to ask me anything!

I've set aside the next full hour for answering questions, and then I'll be checking in throughout the day.


r/InternetAMA • • Apr 10 '13

I am the "creepy thumbs up guy" from the cring worthy pick AMA. (also posted in IAMA)

151 Upvotes

Hey eveybody I'm the thumbs up guy you've probably seen around, I got a couple requests for this AMA so here I am. I'll answer just about anything honestly and to my full.


r/InternetAMA • • Oct 02 '12

IAmA Professional Gaming YouTuber, AMA

145 Upvotes

Here's my channel. I produce Minecraft videos, and make my living off of the ad revenue from those videos. Ask me anything.


r/InternetAMA • • Oct 12 '12

I am Announcing [Project UNGAPE] A Massive Megalist of Gawker Media Replacements, AMAa[PU]

144 Upvotes

Using Project PANDA as a model, I am proposing a widely circulated list of Gawker Media replacements. This is [Project UNGAPE]. I personally never really enjoyed gawker, but more importantly I think it is a shame they direct traffic away from better sites. So to capitalize on the opportunity at hand, I am asking for everyones help promoting their competitors. To further "kleinbl00" sentiment of "by all means, do everything in your power to make the internet a better place" I need your help. Spread the word. Help make reddit a better place.

Gizmodo: theverge.com bgr.com engadget.com gizmowatch.com electronista.com makeprojects.com

Lifehacker: makeuseof.com ghacks.net techsupportalert.com howtogeek.com friedbeef.com

Deadspin: sbnation.com realclearsports.com thebiglead.com withleather bleacherreport.com nationalfootballpost.com

io9: tor.com furiousfanboys.com 365tomorrows.com sliceofscifi.com pinkraygun.com sfsignal.com

kotaku: giantbomb.com elder-geek.com destructoid.com escapistmagazine.com pikigeek.com
n4g.com thatvideogameblog.com rockpapershotgun.com shacknews.com ripten.com 1up.com ign.com

jezebel: idontlikeyouinthatway.com wwtdd.com hollywoodtuna.com thesuperficial.com pinkisthenewblog.com celebuzz.com popsugar.com theblemish.com imnotobsessed.com thehollywoodgossip.com

jalopnik: thetruthaboutcars.com egmcartech.com autospies.com leftlanenews.com motorauthority.com autoblog.com worldcarfans.com topspeed.com carscoop.blogspot.com ateupwithmotor.com and...

gawker: buzzfeed.com villagevoice.com vice.com uproxx.com


And just to prevent anyone from being tempted, here is some more stuff to keep you busy.

Technology: arstechnica.com allthingsd.com techwireftw.com readwriteweb.com thenextweb.com techmeme.com wired.com slashdot.org mashable.com techcrunch.com gigaom.com torrentfreak.com

Podcasts: bbc.co.uk(inourtime) radiolab.org thisamericanlife.org

Tech Policy: techdirt.com techliberation.com

Mental: bigthink.com mentalfloss.com listverse.com cracked.com retronaut.co

Geek Culture: boingboing.net redferret.net gammasquad

Women: thehairpin.com xojane.com feministe.us

Film: slashfilm.com empireonline.com joblo.com themovieblog.com filmschoolrejects.com filmdrunk filmthreat.com firstshowing.net chud.com

Science: sciencedaily.com discovermagazine.com livescience.com scientificamerican.com nationalgeographic.com newscientist.com scienceblogs.com sciencenews.org

Photo Blogs: shorpy.com stuckincustoms.com jezblog.com

Photo Journalism: theatlantic.com/infocus boston.com/bigpicture lens.blogs.nytimes.com framework.latimes.com

Educational Videos: rsaanimate ted.com khanacademy.org crashcourse scishow refseek_25_best

Humor: theonion.com mcsweeneys.net fark.com gorillamask.net(nsfw)


Some great communities to submit content to:
/m/erudite /m/geek/m/photography /m/gaming
/m/scifi /m/television/m/cinema /m/humor
/m/physicalscience /m/computerscience


Note: The spamfilter eats this post like nothing we have ever seen. You will have to get mod approval to submit a copy of it. Every time you edit the post, you will need to get it approved again. Suggestions are welcome :)


r/InternetAMA • • Oct 13 '12

I used to be arrowstoknee, a well-known novelty account, but then I took an arrow to the knee!

141 Upvotes

r/InternetAMA • • Oct 29 '12

I'm the creator of Deleted_Comments_Bot and I'm really bored. AMA

140 Upvotes

I makes mirrors of comments with a high amount of downvotes (current thresholds is -30+ -20+) and posts a screenshot of it. This is useful because a lot of times when a comment gets highly downvoted, the OP deletes it. That usually causes a bunch of people to ask what he said, because it's just common nature to see a comment with tons of downvotes and negative replies deleted. Ask me anything you want!

EDIT: I'm getting some negative comments regarding the bot. I'm not here to cause drama. If you don't like me you can just ignore me, its fine. Although I try to answer every question, its saddening having to respond to the bad ones :( Please keep things positive! <3