People React To ‘Antiwork’ Going Under After One Mod’s Awkward Interview With Fox News
InterviewThe r/AntiWork subreddit suddenly went private on Wednesday following a Fox News interview between anchor Jesse Watters and one of the moderators, Doreen Ford, a 30-year-old dog walker.
Now, this online group is locked from view. “We’re closed while we deal with the cleanup from ongoing brigading, and will be back soon,” the mods wrote in a message to the forum. On Reddit, “brigading” refers to a coordinated effort from one group to disrupt another subreddit’s work: downvoting comments to censor them, spamming with posts and messages.
The community, which describes itself as “a subreddit for those who want to end work, are curious about ending work, [and] want to get the most out of a work-free life,” was created in 2013 and since then has become one of the fastest-growing groups on Reddit with over 1.7M members.
Ford was chosen to speak on behalf of the community with Watters. Unfortunately, the interview diverged from discussing the antiwork movement to focusing on the moderator and their life aspirations. Ford’s appearance on the show attracted criticism, making followers worried about how the movement came off on TV. Read on for the whole interview.
The popular AntiWork subreddit suddenly went private after one moderator decided to go on Fox News






After receiving backlash for the interview, the mods decided to temporarily shut down the site

This did not go well with the community members, and here’s how they reacted
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The Post Responsible For Shutting Down R/Antiwork? I Took This Screenshot About 15 Minutes Ago. This Post Has Over 100 Awards In Approximately 1 Hour. Now R/Antiwork Is Gone
This was the last post before the subreddit was locked. (This is a re-port to WorkReform).
You Go Antiwork Mods!
Another self important legend in their own mind basement dwelling lazy slob that mummy needs to boot out STAT
Got Banned For This Of Course, This Sentiment Should Be Kept In Mind Going Forward
That sub was always a hot mess. I support the anti-work movement but you must be organized and know what you are doing. Or we look just as stupid as Republicans.
Fox Won This Round
Lmao please please by all means keep living in delusion. Fox simply pointed out the flaws in your community and you're just too cowardly to admit it, and we all love it 😂
Not Sure If There Is A Better Place For This Lol
Antiwork Banned This Before Going Private
Antiwork Could Save Others From Terrible Managers, But Not Itself
It’s ain’t saving you from s**t. It’s just another pathetic hole on the internet run by idiots who think their members are subjects and they are the Queens
A Conversation With The Mod That Did The Interview On Fox News
Of course they don't care. They are on a power trip. But literally the entire world is making fun of them now.
Everyone Right Now:
Antiwork
A Two Part Story
A Meme For My Fellow Refugees
Hello There
When You See Your Dog Walker On Fox
Don’t Forget Why We’re Here
Anyone Would Do The Same
Instead Of Acting Like Adults And Realizing They Messed Up
I Was Banned From A Certain Thread For Talking About The Interview
The Absolute State Of The Sub After That Disastrous Interview
Antiwork Banned This Before Going Private
Antiwork
Transparency Is Key
This Is What A Mod Should Be
Lack Of Preparation Killed R/Antiwork
Pretty Accurate Representation Of Aw Sub Right Now
Antiwork
“Trolling”
Antiwork
Antiwork Banned This Before Going Private
I only have half a clue what this is all about, but the picture is getting clearer and ... just, wow :/
Seriously, Thank You
Photo Showing R/Antiwork Decision Process
When /R/Antiwork Mods Became Power Tripping Managers...
All Of Us Lurkers Here From Antiwork On This Sub Like
Antiwork
Some people actually felt sorry for the mod and voiced out a different opinion


I didn’t really follow this or educated myself enough. Anyway: Am I mislead thinking a 20h wanna work less dog walker might not really be the best example for a movement trying to create a more healthy and sustaining work/life balance?
Same, and that’s my reading of it as well. And “teach philosophy “ probably didn’t help either
Load More Replies...One has to think that someone on Fox News did their homework and looked around for someone that they could easily mock and hammer, and they found their mark. But I feel like the anti-work movement really needs a completely different name if they want to be understood!
How was anyone surprised, especially this community, that Fox News did an interview on something and turned it around to benefit them. I mean, that's like Fox News 101!
For once I’d have to say, well played Fox News. The interviewer actually looked like a fox who came upon an unlocked chicken coop
Load More Replies...I didn’t really follow this or educated myself enough. Anyway: Am I mislead thinking a 20h wanna work less dog walker might not really be the best example for a movement trying to create a more healthy and sustaining work/life balance?
Same, and that’s my reading of it as well. And “teach philosophy “ probably didn’t help either
Load More Replies...One has to think that someone on Fox News did their homework and looked around for someone that they could easily mock and hammer, and they found their mark. But I feel like the anti-work movement really needs a completely different name if they want to be understood!
How was anyone surprised, especially this community, that Fox News did an interview on something and turned it around to benefit them. I mean, that's like Fox News 101!
For once I’d have to say, well played Fox News. The interviewer actually looked like a fox who came upon an unlocked chicken coop
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