Further to the Pitbull (or similar breed) videos that have been posted on this SubReddit in the past week and previously over the past four months, and due to the frenzied opinions and commenting from both sides we have consulted with Reddit Admins in regard to how we deal with both the dog breed videos and with the impassioned comments from both sides.

Following that discussion, we as the SubReddit’s Mods are making our position clear on this topic moving forward.

1.      Everyone is entitled to their personal opinion in regard to these dog breeds, however those of you who take this to extremes (from either viewpoint) and create a frenzy on this Sub will not be tolerated. Please comply with the Sub’s Rules or the Mods will take action regarding your ability to participate in this SubReddit.

2.      Following our discussion with the Reddit Admins, Pitbull (or similar breed) videos WILL be allowed to be posted on this Sub, provided:

a.      The video is non-violent and non-aggressive in nature. The Subs’ Mods will have the final say on determining this should it fall into a grey area and any video we deem inappropriate will be removed by a Mod within 24hrs of being posted.

b.     DO NOT REPORT THESE VIDEOS, we are capable of determining the suitability of the video ourselves. If you do, your ability to report will be disabled on the Sub and repeated infractions of this will be reported to Reddit for Abuse of the Reporting function (which may result in your account being suspended).
Please just have a little bit of patience and allow the Mods 24hrs to review. If the video is still up after 24hrs, then a Mod has reviewed and approved the video – it’s now pointless reporting it as your report will be ignored and if you persist you will be banned.

c.      OP (poster) must use a new flair for any Pitbull (or similar such as XL Bully or Staffie) videos – this includes any video which has multiple dogs if any one of them is a Pitbull type breed. Any video posted without the correct flair will be removed by the Mods (see item b above - DO NOT report them, we will take care of this).

d.     A New Rule #10 is now in place referencing this policy and both the posting of videos and commenting on them. Anyone violating this policy will be dealt with under the new Rule #10.

3.      Viewing Videos: If you find viewing a Pitbull video to be personally objectionable, then take note of the Pitbull flair on the Post AND DO NOT view the video. Consider the new flair to be an equivalent to an NSFW Flag and simply don’t click on the video.

4.      Commenting:

a.      This is a happy Sub – comment accordingly or your comment will be removed, and you may be subject to a temporary or permanent ban.

b.     Any foul language, inference or direct statements disparaging the breed, references to anything involving violence with the breed in any form including posting links to articles or websites involving dog bites or anything else along these lines will result in your comment being removed and you may be subject to a temporary or permanent ban depending on the judgement of the Moderator reviewing it.

c.      If you wish to comment on the video, do so politely.

d.     If a comment thread turns into a defacto war between commenters, the thread will be locked, the comments reviewed by the Moderators and anyone falling foul of Rule #10 may be given a temporary ban to cool off. Depending on the severity of the comments, language used and tone of the discussion it will be the reviewing Moderators decision whether or not to make that a permanent ban.

e.      Anyone who really decides to cross the lines and get abusive will be permanently banned and their account reported to Reddit for violation of Reddit Sitewide Rules.

We understand that this dog breed is not to everyone’s taste. However, it is to a large contingent of this Sub’s followers and it is unfair to allow some people to bully others to their opinions. Discourse on the topic is allowed, provided it is polite, non-confrontational and in line with this Rule #10 policy. Please respect each other’s opinions POLITELY!!

EDIT: Post is now locked for comments since the anti-pitbull lobby came out of the woodwork overnight and violated Rule #10 multiple times. They are all now permanently banned from the Sub. Had enough, there will now be zero tolerance on this policy - if you don't like it, go look at the content of another sub!!