Let's be realistic, almost all people don't really care about being alert, awake or empowered. They just want a convenient, easy-to-use platform where they can share their thoughts/content and have a good time engaging with others. In fact, moderation by removing shitposts and illegal content can actually enhance their enjoyment. It's only when censorship gets so heavy-handed that it gets in the way of usability of the platform that it becomes a problem that even the mainstream will act against. There are some rotten subreddits, I'm sure, but most of the ones I'm aware of are fair with their moderation.