The Reddit community, particularly the subreddit “r/grandorder” dedicated to the game for smartphones Fate/Grand Orderhas been embroiled in a new controversy regarding the portrayal of loli characters in suggestive outfits. The subreddit had previously faced a ban and upon its return, moderators introduced rigorous rules prohibiting users from posting official in-game artwork featuring these characters.
The turmoil started when the subreddit was temporarily banned due to the posting of official loli artwork from the game., specifically illustrations for Chloe von Einzbern’s new card art. Although the subreddit was eventually reinstated, the incident led to discussions about Reddit admins’ alleged approach towards childish-looking characters and illustrations.
Despite the timing of the ban appearing to be suspiciously connected to the introduction of new card art for characters like Chloe/Kuro and Melusine, a moderator on the subreddit denied that the new art was the actual cause of the issues. However, the situation led the moderators to establish new rules, particularly regarding the display of the official arts of certain loli characters.
In an official announcement, the subreddit’s moderators acknowledged the perception that the platform’s portrayal of child-like characters was constantly under scrutiny by administrators. They referenced past instances of increased admin activity during the release of similar art, hinting that Reddit admins might be more vigilant about this type of content. As a result, the decision was made to restrict the display of certain in-game elements, specifically artwork, to prevent potential issues.
The controversy has sparked debates over Reddit’s stance on loli art and its alleged hypocrisy in focusing on certain content while allowing subreddits dedicated to various other fetishes to exist. Some critics argue that the demonization of loli art as “pedophilia” overlooks the fictional nature of the characters involved. «Sorry, we can’t tolerate images of Chloe because they are so offensive. Don’t you prefer this rape content?», writes the meme.
While discussions around this topic continue to develop, It remains to be seen how the “Fate/Grand Order” subreddit’s decision to implement anti-loli rules will affect the community and their future interactions..
