[2021] Rule 8 on this reddit feels awful

first let me ask to not mention any moderation actions in this thread as it is not what I want it to be about and don't want it locked because of rule 8.

now I thought this reddit was supposed to be a place for the players to talk, bring up ideas, and share highlights and memes. the Dev.s exercising their control over what we the player choose to discus is a very good way for them to hide from us the truth of the company.

while I do agree you don't get to talk about your own ban or some sort of moderation you received. having the discussion should not be prohibited. especially when it is mostly concentrated in a few threads as opposed to widespread.

to make my point there is a thread with 142 upvotes that discusses a ban that is locked now. basically we cannot talk about it or share any information about it. even though it is news for the community and the community wants to talk about it.

I am against rule 8 as it stands right now. I find it oppressive and against the concept of open discussion.

what do you people think of rule 8 of this reddit?