u/Accomplished-Art3086

After hearing confirmation in the news of the passing of Leo Messi's father Jorge Messi, we have made the decision to temporarily restrict all new posts and comments on r/pessi_memes until further notice.

Whatever our opinions about Messi as a footballer, whatever rivalries exist between fanbases, and whatever this subreddit usually banters about, there are lines that should not be crossed. The death of someone’s father is one of them.

Many of us have seen the disgusting comments and jokes that have been made over the years about the death of Cristiano Ronaldo’s father, as well as the loss of his son. We have condemned that behavior before, and we are not going to become the very thing we criticize.

We will not respond to cruelty with cruelty.

When this subreddit reopens, any attempt to mock, celebrate, or make jokes about the death of Messi’s father will result in moderation action. This is not football banter. It has no place here.

The subreddit will remain restricted for an undisclosed period of time out of respect for Messi and his family.

- Mod team

More like living rent free in their head day.