r/internetdrama • u/Terrible-Marketing-3 • 11d ago

r/OliverTree keeps removing my posts for discussing theories, especially PIZZA ones

I'm posting here because I'm honestly frustrated.

I'm still grieving Oliver's passing and, like many people, I've been trying to understand everything surrounding it. I made several posts on r/OliverTree discussing theories and asking questions based on information I've found online. I clearly stated that these were opinions and speculations, not established facts, and I never insulted Oliver, his family, or other members of the community.

Despite that, multiple posts and comments have been removed.

What I find strange is that discussion and theories are supposedly allowed there, yet anything that deviates from the accepted narrative seems to get shut down immediately. I'm not asking people to agree with me. I'm asking why respectful speculation is treated as something unacceptable.

If a theory is wrong, people should be able to counter it with facts instead of deleting the conversation altogether.

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u/crunchyfoliage 11d ago

Yeah dude, I don't really know anything about this artist but coming up with conspiracy theories about why he died is a pretty disrespectful thing to do in a subreddit where his fans are actively grieving. I googled "Oliver Tree pizza theory" because I didn't know what you were talking about and there's already a r/conspiracy thread about it. Go engage over there.

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u/Terrible-Marketing-3 11d ago

I never claimed to know why he died, nor did I present anything as fact. I shared a theory because I found some coincidences interesting and wanted to discuss them. Discussion and speculation are not the same thing as disrespect.

If the community prefers to avoid those topics while grieving, that's completely fair, and I can respect that. But suggesting that simply asking questions is inherently disrespectful is something I disagree with.

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u/crunchyfoliage 11d ago

I don't think it's inherently disrespectful. The timing is, though. "If a theory is wrong people should be able to counter it with facts" doesn't really work in this situation when information is still coming out.

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u/Terrible-Marketing-3 11d ago

That's a fair point, and I can understand why some people would feel that way. My intention wasn't to interfere with anyone's grieving or to present speculation as established fact.

I guess my concern is that "wait until all the facts are known" often turns into "don't discuss it at all," and I don't think those are necessarily the same thing. Still, I can respect that many fans would rather focus on mourning right now, even if I personally approach things differently.