Internet
quarantined
What does quarantined mean?
Reddit admin status applied to a subreddit deemed offensive or controversial. The sub still exists but is hidden from search, feeds, and recommendations, doesn't earn ad revenue, and slaps a warning splash page on anyone who clicks in. A halfway-house punishment between a slap on the wrist and an outright ban.
"r/WatchPeopleDie got quarantined for years before Reddit finally pulled the plug entirely."
Origin
Reddit introduced the quarantine policy in 2018 as a middle option between leaving a subreddit alone and banning it.
Frequently asked questions
What does quarantined mean on Reddit?
It's Reddit's polite way of burying a subreddit without killing it outright — restricting its reach rather than banning it.
How do you use quarantined in a sentence?
"That sub got quarantined, so it barely shows up in search now."
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