For Reddit users, sports content linked to X has been a point of contention. In the r/Chelsea subreddit, a moderator quickly shut down posts advocating for a ban on X links, prompting backlash from some users. Moderators in many sports subreddits have stated that discussions are ongoing regarding the future of X links within their communities. However, the incident has contributed to the backlash against him, with some Reddit users drawing connections between the gesture and his controversial statements and actions. As the debate continues, it remains uncertain whether this movement to ban X links will grow into a significant shift in how Reddit users engage with social media content.