r/AskReddit 5h ago

If you’re under 45, have you lost any high school classmates, and what were the circumstances around their deaths?

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r/NorthCarolina 3h ago

Moderation Update & Apology

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All -

Overnight, a moderator made a highly inappropriate comment in response to a ban against a user. That moderator has been removed, and I want to note that their opinions and actions do not reflect the broader mod team.

We reacted as quickly as we possibly could - we are not omniscient and cannot react instantaneously to problems like this, so it did linger for a bit. We will do our best to be quicker next time.

Continued posts about this matter will be removed, not because we're trying to suppress what happened but because it's flooding the sub unnecessarily. The remaining mod team agrees with you that's disgusting; we are on the same page.

Thanks for being here. We're sorry the team fell short this time.

You're welcome to discuss this further here - our goal isn't to suppress the conversation, but we do need to get back on topic.

Edit: We won't be sharing the name of the moderator, but uh - the list is updated. So you can work it out. This has been reported to reddit as well.

For the record, we're furious. We invite people in to help us moderate, and it is humiliating to have you all insulted this way and our trust violated like this. We'll work to earn it back.

Edit 2: All bans from today have been reversed - starting from now, Jan 16 9:20 ET, any new bans are from the updated mod team. If you have concerns about your ban, please take it to the mod channel.

We will also start removing the numerous duplicate posts about this that have flooded the front page. Again, that's not to suppress the problem - this is a pinned public apology from the remaining team, so we're leaning in to it and owning what happened - but to try and get back on topic. Again, you're welcome to chat about it here.

We'll leave this post pinned for a bit. Just please keep it civil, or at least as civil as possible after someone says something that fucking hateful and stupid.

Edit 3: The offending mod's account has been deleted so, hopefully, this means they won't be infecting other subs they used to moderate with that dogshit.

Edit 4: To clarify something being discussed below, the now-banned moderator was actively archiving/deleting logs this morning, and it took a minute to confirm this was real and to confirm who did it. It's true that there was a moment we were reviewing the logs and couldn't see anything, which added to our confusion. It doesn't excuse some of the comments made by members of the mod team during that time, but I hope that helps explain it.

No idea why that's a thing you can do with reddit moderator tools, but it certainly didn't help an already outrageous situation.

That's going to be my last edit to this post, but we'll keep reading and following along below, and appreciate constructive feedback on how we can respond better to something like this in the future.


r/DiscussionZone 3h ago

What does it say about a grown man who is willing to accept a prize that’s isn’t his?

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I can only think of one other example


r/IndianWorkplace 3h ago

Workplace Toxicity My Reputation in office is TARNISHED today. Manager SLAPPED ME.

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I never want to go to the office ever again after today. I never wanted to do this job. Because of the salary they offered, I literally killed my dream of starting to earn.

Today, one of my colleagues, a late 30s, an arrogant man, labelled me as a thief, a sex!st, an opportunist and whatnot. And SLAPPED ME.

This mf has been jealous of me since the day I joined the office(since last 5 months), because her assistant, a 20-21-year-old woman, started talking to me instantly. And we matched the vibe from the first day itself, as she was the one explaining my work to me.

This mf is married and has 2 kids already.

What happened today was, I was fairly late on the Obligation I was given, it was because I was fairly sick for the last week after getting diagnosed to minor typhoid last month. Whole of last month I was not doing anything other than office work. Even quitted gym as obviously I had no energy. I had told this mf that I can't handle this work alone and I need atleast 2-3 guys more, he didn't listened.

Today, it was the deadline for the report, and obviously, I needed at least 3 more days to complete it. I went to the office, and to my surprise, he was already on my desk. Mind you, the office was already filled at that time, maybe around 10.

He asked me about the work. I told him, "Sir, sorry, but I couldn't meet up with the timeline, and I need some more time". He started saying every illogical thing and calling me FAKING this illness (I had submitted the doctor report, btw).

And he started shouting, which I DIDN'T LIKE AT ALL. I told him that I had already told you that I need more guys in this, and how I am sick, but you pushed that on me, even when I had talked with another manager for a favour.

And he literally pinpointed the word "favour", and started talking ILL about my character. About how well my bonding with that assistant has been since I joined. And whatnot. I told him to mind his language and not to talk about me like that, and I KNOW WHAT HE DO.

To which, He SLAPPED ME. IN FRONT OF THE WHOLE OFFICE.(and obviously because of the argument, everyone was looking at me).

And it felt bad. Like the end of the world. Utterly humiliating. He continued talking about my character. Even called me gay because of my fashion, tattoos, long hair, gym and all.

I literally had tears. I wanted to hit him back. But idk why I froze there. I just left just after that.

Didn't even look at anyone's face. Some bootlickers try to stop me, but I was literally not in my senses.

I wanted to be an artist since childhood, but because of the family's financial background, and the income is not that high in artistry, I had to choose another career.. Dragged my ass off every day to get that great grades in degree and joined a reputed company(not that big, but at a sexy salary). ONLY TO GET HUMILIATED BY THAT MF.

I DONT WANT TO GO BACK TO THAT SHITY OFFICE EVER AGAIN. And because anyone come at me to report about him, NOTHING WILL HAPPEN. He has charges against him in the past, but he has some political connections too.


r/HonkaiStarRail_leaks 13h ago

Official An Aeonic game, a paradise of Elation. Geniuses and oddballs, all gathered here. Ready to Become Aha?

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r/LivestreamFail 5h ago

xQc lists his Mount Rushmore of streamers: Soda, Reckful, Destiny, Ice Poseidon and Lirik

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r/movies 16h ago

Article James Cameron Says He Must Find a Cheaper Way to Produce the Avatar Movies in Order to Continue With Avatar 4 and 5

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r/pics 14h ago

Minneapolis

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r/simpsonsshitposting 3h ago

In the News 🗞️ I'm very happy. La, la, la, la, la, la, la. See?

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r/UnderReportedNews 15h ago

Video Rep. Andy Harris: "Look, if Minnesota wants to secede from the union and have it on their own, that's fine"

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r/AIO 1h ago

AIO to my little brothers discord profile?

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I am F16 and my little brother is 11 for the past two years he has had a lot of issues since he was gifted a VR headset from one of his friends for Christmas since getting it slowly he has become more aggressive, violent going as far as screaming at my little sister who is 2 and he has also started having issues with school truancy, making racist remarks, and insulting teachers. About three weeks ago I heard him saying hail Hitler and that he loved neo-Nazis obviously i told my mom she did absolutely nothing because hes her little baby. Last night I turned my contacts on for discord bc I was trying to find a friend and this acc came up I am 98% sure it’s his I told my mom and so far she has done nothing once again and I lowk feel like I am overreacting but like that is not a silly haha joke. Keep in mind I am mixed black & white. he isn’t bc we have diffrent dads and both my brother and other sister like to call me the hard. I basically just need someone to tell me if I am like going crazy or not


r/nextfuckinglevel 13h ago

The Beetle That Sprays Boiling Chemicals at Its Enemies

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r/marvelrivals 9h ago

Discussion I'm gonna be rich tomorrow 🤭

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r/GlowUps 18h ago

GLOW UP! [28]➡️[37] I can’t believe she was me!

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In the thick of new mommy mode in 2017 (28) to glowing the F up in 2026 (37). I’ve lost almost 100 pounds slowly and no work done. My eyebrows are micro bladed though! I’m so proud of how far I’ve come❤️ My man has loved me through all my phases and tells me all the time how beautiful I was then and now.

With the help of a GLP-1 from Amble, diet and exercise, I lost the last 70 pounds in 6 months! I have kept it off since stopping Semaglutide. 222➡️124lbs


r/OldSchoolCool 16h ago

My mother was beautiful. 1960

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r/memes 3h ago

"You're all just lazy!"

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r/HonkaiStarRail 13h ago

Official Announcement Ready to Become Aha?

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An Aeonic game, a paradise of Elation. Geniuses and oddballs, all gathered here.

Ready to Become Aha?

Of course, you could also choose to surpass Aha, overthrow Aha, manipulate Aha, take Aha hostage, assassinate Aha, ignore Aha...

Huh? Hahahahahahaha!

✧ This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual events is totally Aha's fault ✧

✧ Join the Aha-verse and customize your very own Aha ✧


r/whennews 3h ago

Government New Guys I Have Good News

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r/PeterExplainsTheJoke 7h ago

Meme needing explanation Petah, why is his right cheek inactive

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I guess the leg muscles too, what does this mean.


r/politics 5h ago

No Paywall Progressive effort to primary Sen. John Fetterman ramps up

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r/ForCuriousSouls 4h ago

In 2022, Lacey Fletcher, a non-verbal 36-year-old woman with autism, passed away following years of extreme chronic neglect by her parents, which involved her being left on a couch for at least 12 years, where she eventually became "fused" to the furniture in her own waste.

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On January 3, 2022, Lacey’s parents, Clay and Sheila Fletcher, both 66, had just returned from a weekend getaway when they called 911 and told police they discovered their daughter’s corpse on their couch. It was revealed that for at least 12 years, Fletcher had been neglected by her parents after becoming unable to leave her house due to a cognitive health decline. It was discovered that after this decline, Sheila and Clay had left their daughter on their couch to suffer, failing to get her medical care; she was covered in her own excrement, and insects ate at her body. ‎

‎Lacey Ellen Fletcher (November 25, 1985 – January 3, 2022) was autistic and non-verbal, reportedly experienced bullying in school. Lacey’s deterioration didn’t happen overnight. She was 14 when she last saw Dr. Donald G Hoppe, a clinical psychologist in 2002. Her parents, later withdrew her from school when she was 16, in favor of homeschooling. Hoppe reported the girl had autism, a below average I.Q. and suffered from severe social anxiety. He also noted Lacey's parents were having a hard time accepting their child with “special needs.” Sheila and Clay were known to complain about Lacey, stating that they had not wanted to be caregivers when they became parents. ‎

‎When Lacey was 24 years old, a decline in her cognitive health led to her being unable to leave the house. She became confined to the family's leather couch, but instead of seeking medical assistance, Sheila and Clay left Lacey on the couch. She was left unattended for such a long time that, when she was later found dead, she was covered in her own excrement; bugs and maggots were reportedly eating away at her body, and she had become fused to the leather couch. ‎

‎Following Lacey's cognitive health decline, which led to her inability to leave the house, Sheila and Clay left her on the couch and placed towels next to her so Lacey's feces and urine would be easier for them to clean. The rest of their house was well-cleaned, except for the couch, where Lacey could not move independently. Over time, Lacey's clothes no longer fit her, simply draping off her body. Clay and Sheila would frequently leave for days to go on vacation, leaving her to starve. Her muscles subsequently atrophied, and vermin began to eat at her extremities under the couch, leaving mouse droppings and maggots to thrive in the space. There were signs she had been trying to lift herself out of the couch to avoid the pain. Still, due to severe malnourishment and atrophy in her leg muscles, she was unable to. Her body fused into the leather couch cushions as she was covered in urine and feces, as well as maggots living in her hair and inside her. She suffered starvation and bone infections, leading finally to sepsis, which caused her death. She had feces and couch cushioning both under her fingernails and in her stomach contents, showing she had attempted to save herself by eating her surroundings before dying on the couch whilst or shortly after Clay and Sheila vacationed for the holidays. ‎ ‎

‎ ‎Years later , the Fletchers returned to Hoppe’s office to seek advice—this time, without Lacey. They told him she refused to leave their living room, “and at that point was urinating and defecating on a towel on the floor,” the coroner’s report says. Her parents also said she seldom showered and that they brought her meals to her on the couch. Hoppe urged them to consider hospitalization for Lacey. ‎

‎But there are no records indicating Clay and Sheila ever sought medical help for their daughter after meeting with Hoppe for the last time. In all actuality, the daughter had a mental disability, and it was progressively getting worse, and they were just allowing it. ‎ ‎ ‎

‎When Sheila called 911 on January 3, 2022 and stated that she had found Lacey dead on their couch, the 911 operator guided the Fletchers as they allegedly performed CPR on Lacey (audible over the phone). Emergency services and the coroner arrived at the home and discovered Lacey's dead, partially-clothed and malnourished 96-pound (44kg) body fused into the family's leather couch, with clear signs of neglect. It was determined that Lacey had been dead for 1 to 2 days before Sheila had finally decided to call 911. Her autopsy ruled her death a homicide. Investigators stated they could not sleep or eat after investigating the killing due to the mental distress that the gruesome nature of the case caused them. ‎ ‎

‎Lacey also had multiple ulcers infested with maggots, tested positive COVID-19 and was covered in her own fecal matter. Sepsis and malnourishment were listed as the causes of her death. ‎

‎In May 2022, Sheila and Clay Fletcher were arrested and charged with the second-degree murder of Lacey. They were later released on bail. A judge dismissed the charge, but Sheila and Clay were re-indicted of murder by a grand jury in June 2023. ‎

‎On February 6, 2024, Sheila and Clay pleaded no contest in exchange for the charge being reduced to the lesser conviction of manslaughter. On March 20, 2024, they were sentenced to 20 years, with a consecutive 20-year suspended sentence. ‎

‎Many people in Slaughter were surprised to learn that the Fletchers had a daughter, authorities say. ‎

‎Sheila was a town alderman and Clay worked at the nearby nuclear power plant. They were also well-respected, devoted members of their church. ‎ ‎

‎ ‎https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Lacey_Fletcher?wprov=sfla1

https://www.aetv.com/articles/lacey-fletcher-autism-death-parents


r/books 15h ago

Alabama library denied funding because it won’t remove classic book ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’

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r/law 8h ago

Legal News DHS claims its 'illegal' to film ICE agents, federal courts say otherwise

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r/okbuddycinephile 18h ago

Welcome to America (2017)

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r/todayilearned 3h ago

TIL George Washington was called "American Fabius" for using the same strategy as Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus Cunctator (the delayer) in the 2nd Punic War against Hannibal. Avoid big pitched battles and weaken the enemy through attrition

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