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The 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.

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

#1

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

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

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Jayne Kyra
Community Member
4 years ago

This was the last post before the subreddit was locked. (This is a re-port to WorkReform).

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    #2

    You Go Antiwork Mods!

    You Go Antiwork Mods!

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    Cecily Holland
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Another self important legend in their own mind basement dwelling lazy slob that mummy needs to boot out STAT

    #3

    Got Banned For This Of Course, This Sentiment Should Be Kept In Mind Going Forward

    Got Banned For This Of Course, This Sentiment Should Be Kept In Mind Going Forward

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    Walking On Sunshine
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    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.

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    #4

    Fox Won This Round

    Fox Won This Round

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    Jon Dibble
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    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 😂

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    #5

    Not Sure If There Is A Better Place For This Lol

    Not Sure If There Is A Better Place For This Lol

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    #6

    Antiwork Banned This Before Going Private

    Antiwork Banned This Before Going Private

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    Cecily Holland
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    When you find out you aren’t as important as you thought you were

    #7

    Antiwork Could Save Others From Terrible Managers, But Not Itself

    Antiwork Could Save Others From Terrible Managers, But Not Itself

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    Cecily Holland
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    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

    #8

    A Conversation With The Mod That Did The Interview On Fox News

    A Conversation With The Mod That Did The Interview On Fox News

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    Walking On Sunshine
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Of course they don't care. They are on a power trip. But literally the entire world is making fun of them now.

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    #9

    Everyone Right Now:

    Everyone Right Now:

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    Eppe
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Work reform is a much better term than anti work

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    #10

    Antiwork

    Antiwork

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    #11

    A Two Part Story

    A Two Part Story

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    #12

    A Meme For My Fellow Refugees

    A Meme For My Fellow Refugees

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    Cecily Holland
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Indeed

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    #13

    Hello There

    Hello There

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    #14

    When You See Your Dog Walker On Fox

    When You See Your Dog Walker On Fox

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    #15

    Don’t Forget Why We’re Here

    Don’t Forget Why We’re Here

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    Pedro
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited)

    Büllśhit. As stated above, they embodied in 3 minutes every "lazy dirty hippie snowflake generation" conservatives acuse progressive people of. There is no solidarity with entitled stupid. That person is no one's ally.

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    #16

    Anyone Would Do The Same

    Anyone Would Do The Same

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    #17

    Instead Of Acting Like Adults And Realizing They Messed Up

    Instead Of Acting Like Adults And Realizing They Messed Up

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    #18

    I Was Banned From A Certain Thread For Talking About The Interview

    I Was Banned From A Certain Thread For Talking About The Interview

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    #19

    The Absolute State Of The Sub After That Disastrous Interview

    The Absolute State Of The Sub After That Disastrous Interview

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    probium
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    there was no final nail in the coffin... only a violent locomotive totalling

    #20

    Antiwork Banned This Before Going Private

    Antiwork Banned This Before Going Private

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    #21

    Antiwork

    Antiwork

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    #22

    Transparency Is Key

    Transparency Is Key

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    Anthony Andreassen
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Good for him.

    #23

    This Is What A Mod Should Be

    This Is What A Mod Should Be

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    #24

    Lack Of Preparation Killed R/Antiwork

    Lack Of Preparation Killed R/Antiwork

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    #25

    Pretty Accurate Representation Of Aw Sub Right Now

    Pretty Accurate Representation Of Aw Sub Right Now

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    #26

    Antiwork

    Antiwork

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    #27

    “Trolling”

    “Trolling”

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    #28

    Antiwork

    Antiwork

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    #29

    Antiwork Banned This Before Going Private

    Antiwork Banned This Before Going Private

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    Susie Elle
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I only have half a clue what this is all about, but the picture is getting clearer and ... just, wow :/

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    #30

    Seriously, Thank You

    Seriously, Thank You

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    #31

    Photo Showing R/Antiwork Decision Process

    Photo Showing R/Antiwork Decision Process

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    Paul Neff
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    This was ill advised. Fox has a reputation for not supporting positions held by the community, AND they specifically asked for you. Did you really think it would be kind?

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    #32

    When /R/Antiwork Mods Became Power Tripping Managers...

    When /R/Antiwork Mods Became Power Tripping Managers...

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    #33

    All Of Us Lurkers Here From Antiwork On This Sub Like

    All Of Us Lurkers Here From Antiwork On This Sub Like

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    #34

    Antiwork

    Antiwork

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    Some people actually felt sorry for the mod and voiced out a different opinion