About a year ago I created my one and only reddit account. Never had one before. I work at a place that is semi virtual. We are required to come into the office 2 days a week. No one has their own dedicated PC. You just pick whatever is available and sign in. Obviously everyone is using the same internet access.

When at the office and I need a break I would visit a few groups of interest on Reddit. Groups that have ZERO to do with politics or anything controversial. I have never made a post or comment about anything political or controversial. I’m in groups like NFL and Dogs.

A week ago I get a message that my account is suspended for 7 days because of a violation of a “linked” account. I have NO linked account. I only use reddit while at work and no where else. I didn’t appeal when I saw the message, I just said whatever. But yesterday I log in and now I am permanently banned.

Anyone have an explanation of what is going on and how to actually get unbanned.

  • Stern@lemmy.world
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    11 hours ago

    Someone else at your work acted the ass and got banned. You’re on the same IP so reddit assumes you’re the aforementioned ass.

    • Zorsith
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      6 hours ago

      To avoid this: stop signing into personal accounts on equipment you don’t own