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r/The_Donald facts for kids
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The front page of r/The_Donald on May 20, 2017, before quarantine. Quarantine has since removed all subreddit CSS
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Type of site
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Subreddit |
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| Available in | English |
| Founder(s) | u/jcm267 |
| Launched | June 27, 2015 |
| Current status | Banned (since June 29, 2020) Moved to website thedonald.win. |
r/The_Donald was a special online group, called a subreddit, found on the website Reddit. In this group, people shared ideas and funny pictures, called memes, about U.S. president Donald Trump.
This group started in June 2015. It began after Donald Trump announced he wanted to be president. The group grew very quickly. It had over 790,000 members who called themselves "Patriots." r/The_Donald was one of the busiest groups on Reddit. However, it was banned in June 2020. This happened because it broke Reddit's rules about treating others fairly.
What Was r/The_Donald?
Reddit is a very popular website. On Reddit, people can join different online communities. These communities are called "subreddits." Each subreddit focuses on a specific topic.
r/The_Donald was a subreddit where people talked about Donald Trump. Members could post news, opinions, and memes. They often supported Trump's ideas and policies. The group was known for being very active. Many members posted and commented every day.
Why Was It Created?
The r/The_Donald subreddit was created in June 2015. This was right after Donald Trump started his campaign to become president. People who supported him wanted a place online to share their views. They also wanted to discuss his campaign.
The group quickly became a central place for Trump supporters on Reddit. It helped to share information and build a community. Many people joined to connect with others who had similar political beliefs.
Why Was r/The_Donald Banned?
In June 2020, Reddit decided to ban r/The_Donald. This means the group was permanently removed from the website. Reddit explained that the group had broken its rules. These rules are in place to keep the platform safe for everyone.
Reddit has rules against harassment and targeting. Harassment means bothering or attacking someone online. Targeting means picking on specific people or groups. Reddit said that r/The_Donald had violated these rules. After the ban, many members moved to a different website called thedonald.win.
See also
- In Spanish: R/The Donald para niños