: In 2019, Reddit's legal team issued warnings to the sub after dozens of copyright complaints, leading to a "chilling effect" where older posts were deleted to minimize risk.
Report: Analysis of the r/piracy Subreddit The subreddit is a digital community on Reddit dedicated to the discussion of digital piracy, including its ethics, methods, and software. As of 2026, it remains one of the largest hubs for "pirates" on the internet, balancing a strict "no-link" policy with a massive repository of information. ⚓ Community Overview r/piracy subreddit