FBI Releases FOIA Documents related to my user account "webdoodle's" suspension on Reddit.
The 20 page document essentially exonerates me. The Special Agent that interviewed me included this in the documents: ...
Branden Long, the subject of this assessment had been making posts on Reddit. Based on the content of the posts, Long was reported for what was considered to be violent speech and encouraging a protest outside a conference in Sun Valley, Idaho that is hosted annually and takes place over the 4th of July weekend. Long holds a very conservative viewpoint and voices his opinions openly. Long agreed to a meet for an in-person interview. Long admitted to making what some might see as inflammatory posts, but he does not wish to incite violence nor does he condone it. Further, the conference in In Sun Valley, Idaho is one that he has attended for years and always does a peaceful protest march. His family goes with him and they camp nearby. This year he is not sure if he will be able to attend or not. Long no longer has a social media account nor does he have his cell phone. He has opted for a simpler life and is going back to the old fashioned way of doing things, which is meeting and talking with people face to face. Long believe this type of interaction is less likely to be misinterpreted. Long has lived in the same residence for years and is surrounded by local law enforcement that are not only his neighbors but friends. Long does not condone violence nor does he promote it. he is remorseful for any problems his media posts may have cause. He is happy to cooperate with law enforcement and welcomes any further questions should they arise. All database checks have been conducted with negative results. There is nothing further pending regarding this assessment. As a result, it is requested this matter be closed. 6/14/2021 ...
So, I'm not a threat, all database checks assumedly looking to see if I'm associating with terrorists, came up negative, yet I still have NO ANSWER from Reddit about why my account was suspended. Clearly the FBI didn't take it down, so Reddit did. Why?
I'll be sending the documents to selected news media for there review, upon request.
If you are keen to make "inflammatory" "right-wing" comments, there is now Xitter for that. Reddit doesn't really seem to serve anyone but their shareholders.
Though the simpler life is probably much more rewarding, so hope it helps :).