It should all make for an interesting conversation between management and the Reddit community tomorrow. In previous Reddit comments, Ohanian has said that people who come to the site “can speak freely about things they care about,” and that Reddit “should be a place where anyone can pull up their soapbox and speak their mind.” Some have pointed to this interview in 2012 where Ohanian literally calls Reddit “a bastion of free speech.” He added that the idea of Reddit being a place where anything goes has never been the site’s original aim: “Neither Alexis nor I created reddit to be a bastion of free speech, but rather as a place where open and honest discussion can happen,” Huffman said.īut users of Reddit have since pointed out that this goes against many past statements made by Ohanian that champion the site’s loose content policies. The modal creature works well, but at the moment he is a 2/4 with vigilance for 5. There is also a dark side, communities whose purpose is reprehensible, and we don’t have any obligation to support them,” he said on the site. In short, Huffman seems to agree with his ex-CEO: “The overwhelming majority of content on reddit comes from wonderful, creative, funny, smart, and silly communities. One of the key parts of his statement concerns the site’s more offensive subreddits, which Pao had previously tried to shut down and earned the wrath of the community for it. In preparation, Huffman posted an announcement on the site about the company’s content policy. PST, giving a space for Redditors to dialogue with him about the site’s present and future. What’s next for you? Any upcoming projects?Ĥ singles between Sept-Dec, followed by an album in early 2021.CEO and co-founder Steve Huffman will be conducting a Reddit AMA - short for “Ask Me Anything” - tomorrow at 1 p.m. If you had one message to give to your fans, what would it be? Always experiment with sound to try and find what suits you and never copy! Practice, perfect your style, rinse and repeat. What advice would you give to aspiring musicians? Tanya: I have a son and living with my partner, so there needs to be a balance of all things. I live far from family which means I get to do lots of music. Joe: I just do what needs to get done in a very random order. How do you balance your music with other obligations – family, friends or work? Lake Lustre once performed around Europe and in a butterfly enclosure in a glasshouse in Vienna. Which is the best moment in your musical career that you’re most proud of? Cocteau Twins, Lana Del Rey, Joni Mitchell, Kate Bush, Thom Yorke, Plaid, Boards of Canada, Royksopp, Sigur Ros, Portishead, Bjork. Who are your biggest musical influences? And any particular artist/band you would like to collaborate with in the future? Joe Scerri is the writer, producer and main lyricist. Our music differs greatly and can be uptempo and more electronic, or stripped back and symphonic like the Last Bastion.ĭo you play any instruments? And why do you love it? It’s an amalgamation of everything I’ve ever listened to. What makes your music unique? And how would you describe it?ĭarkpop, Dreampop, Indie pop, cinematic pop, Altpop. The feeling of solitude and Isolation perpetuates the idea that you can build your character, replenish your strength and erase those who have tried to pull you down. ![]() This contemplative song is about a situation, when you try and pull the strength you need to get through times when people try to pull down your protective wall. ![]() It’s the first Lake Lustre track with new band member Tanya Lee Smith on vocals. This is a song written in March 2020, during Isolation and lockdown. Tell us about your new music? And what’s the story behind it? There wasn’t much else we wanted to do with our time in lockdown. What got you into music and made you realize that it was your chosen path? ![]() Lake Lustre is an imaginary place we come to - to reflect on life, just like the water’s surface. Our aim is to release an album in Early 2021, teased by a string of singles until the end of 2020.
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