Community discussion & moderation
A record of attempts to discuss the independent bidding research and free BidWatch Chrome extension in r/barrie. Moderation decisions are distinct from the forensic findings.
Evidence: screenshot embedded belowObserved: October 17, 2026Source screenshot
Observed post status
| Post shown on profile | Community | Visible outcome | What can be inferred |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working on a Chrome Extension to flag high frequency bidders on KOTN | r/barrie | Removed by moderators | The post was not publicly available in that community when captured |
| KOTN - I will implement anti-bot for your site for free | r/barrie | Removed by moderators | The post was not publicly available in that community when captured |
| Posts being removed | r/barrie | Removal notice visible in screenshot | No reason for removal is provided by the screenshot |
What the screenshot does not tell us
It does not show which subreddit rule applied, the moderator's reasoning, whether Reddit filters were involved before manual moderation, or whether the removals were related to any person or business outside the subreddit moderation team.
The screenshot also does not prove a pattern across other subreddits or establish that the underlying research is correct or incorrect.
Research and tool remain independently accessible
Public-facing materials are maintained here rather than being dependent on a social-media post. The methodology, bidder analysis, data-quality limitations, and source repository are available for independent inspection.
BidWatch highlights participation by accounts meeting a predefined high-frequency threshold. A highlighted bid is an observation, not a finding of misconduct.
Open questions
The reasons for removal have not been provided in this evidence. If a moderator offers a specific explanation, this page should be updated with the date, exact explanation where permission permits, and any resulting correction.