A subreddit that trolls for copy writable ideas, wow! "Give us your knowledge, ask anything and you are out of here", is how I read that.

Copy writable ideas?

I hold a couple copyrights. Before I could get them I first had to come up with the idea of what it was I was going to put the copyright on. You can't put a copyright on thin air. Something that involves original thought can be given a copy right.

I understand how copyrights work. I just was intrigued by your supposition as to the main objective of that sub. If that is the case, it's clever.

My guess is that the mods didn't consider your answer to be "legitimate and/or widely accepted". Which of course it's not. Diet, natural supplements, and positive thinking doesn't beat cancer! Don't be stupid! Big pharma prevents cancer! Medical dependency cures everything! What you think I take ginseng, bilberry and eyebright to improve my eyesight naturally? Homie get outta here! I take them so I can look stupid in front of Dr. McPrescribesalot.

Just because an answer isn't legitimate doesn't mean he should be banned from the entire subreddit. I think he got banned because he violated the reddit T&C. It states your not allowed to give medical advise on reddit even though everyone does anyway.

/r/explainlikeimfive mod here.

/u/kittenhormones was banned for violating the rules of the subreddit and for violating the sitewide restriction on offering medical advice.

He posted the following in a top-level comment reply to this submission:

What about soursop and thc oil?

The subreddit rules state that top-level comments are restricted to explanations, and writing a comment that simply lists two substances, one of which is not recognized as a cancer treatment, and the other which is recognized for its ability to treat cancer side-effects (and is in no way recognized as a cure for cancer, as was the topic) is in direct violation of that rule.

He asked why in modmail and responded very reasonably, and we were about to lift the ban before we spotted this thread in his overview. The ban will now remain.

Just thought I'd toss that out there before this turns into more than it needs to be. Another participant in this thread is threatening to cause problems as well.

The ban will now remain.

So there is a policy against complaining?

So just complaining in another sub is grounds for perma? Lame.

We will expose your bullshit censorship. I myself will make 20 accounts tomorrow and show people in ELI5 your censorship and that cancer cures do exist. You cannot stop us and your completely unjustified bullshit bans only motivate us more. Fuck you, your mods, your censorship, and your blind allegiance to idiotic unjust policies.

But it was only a question!

Obviously, you have no idea how you sound to us in this subreddit.

I'm going to try not to puke.

You and your mod buddies suck. Go ahead an ban me now as I never look at your sub that's geared toward 5-year-old minds.

Please, tell us more about how you dont know shit about THC oil, its so fascinating!

He asked why in modmail and responded very reasonably, and we were about to lift the ban before we spotted this thread in his overview. The ban will now remain.

Also tell us more about how you are a total fucking asshole. Please.

It's wrong to pass judgement on him because he posted about your actions elsewhere, that's strange logic

Hey ban me too cuz well I don't like you. :) have a good day.

lol you guys are assholes

Looks like you need it explained to you like you are five you fucking asshat.

Patent US20130059018 - Phytocannabinoids in the treatment of cancer

http://www.google.com/patents/US20130059018

Researchers however have discovered that some cannabinoids, including THC and cannabidiol (CBD) are able to promote the re-emergence of apoptosis so that some tumours will heed the signals, stop dividing, and die.

Patent US6630507 - Cannabinoids as antioxidants and neuroprotectants

http://www.google.com/patents/US20130059018

You should change your subdomain to /r/shilltomeimtoostupidtodomyownresearch. I mean look at your handle "Salty cock", pretty much sums you and your shit sub up.

http://www.wakingtimes.com/2013/07/27/34-medical-studies-proving-cannabis-cures-cancer/

That's sadly believable, but can we get a link to the thread?

I thought reddit was more open and mature about discussing all alternatives on any topic

That's really only true of a very few subreddits.

The mainstream is a little nervous about anything they class as alternative thought.

please explain like I am five, isn't

"What about soursop and thc oil?"

a question, and not a statement? how does "What about soursop and thc oil?" constitute giving medical advice?

well in /r/conspiracy and /r/librarian there may not be people that claim to be scientists, but there are scientists on these subs, I am sure that no one will bat an eye to the simple question "What about soursop and thc oil?". although I am sure you will get up votes.

Some people really hate organic cancer cures. (there are many)

Don't be surprised. It's pretty obvious cannabis is a hot button issue and quickly shot down. I mean OBVIOUSLY cannabis is a cure for all sorts of cancer but there are so many people on the webs just waiting to debunk deny and destroy any argument on it.

I responded to the thread:

Patent US20130059018 - Phytocannabinoids in the treatment of cancer

http://www.google.com/patents/US20130059018

Researchers however have discovered that some cannabinoids, including THC and cannabidiol (CBD) are able to promote the re-emergence of apoptosis so that some tumours will heed the signals, stop dividing, and die.

Because they LIE to you and suppress the cures they find when they can't control it and make an assload of money off of curing you from diseases that are primarily caused by environmental factors which they completely avoid addressing.

IE: They are scam artists, I mean look at that long winded BS 'top' comment from a 'scientist'. This is explain it like I'm 5 not convolute it so I can't understand.

Me too! I made a post mentioning Reishi mushroom, which has tons of scientific studies proving it fights cancer. Doesn't matter, nazi mods banned me.

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