Fans attempting to post about Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham on the main WNBA subreddit encountered automatic blocks on her name and related terms.

The restrictions, reported by the New York Post, prevent users from using words including "Cunningham," "Sophie," "sc," "scunningham," "soph," and "sophiacunningham" in post titles. A Reddit user trying to wish the player happy birthday on August 16 received an error message stating the community does not allow "Sophie" in titles.

Moderators responded to inquiries by explaining that content mentioning Cunningham tends to attract trolls and non-fans of the WNBA. The filtering occurred amid ongoing discussions sparked by Cunningham's public stance supporting the protection of women's sports from male athletes identifying as women.

Cunningham, who turned 30 on August 16, has reiterated her position in recent weeks. Her comments have drawn both support from those prioritizing biological fairness in female athletics and criticism from opponents of such views.

The r/WNBA subreddit, one of the largest online forums dedicated to the league, has previously locked threads and enforced rules around posts involving Cunningham and transgender issues. The WNBA league itself has stated it has no affiliation with or moderation role over the subreddit.

Similar restrictions have fueled broader conversations about content moderation practices on Reddit, particularly in sports communities where debates over biology and fairness intersect with league participation policies. Users on other platforms have noted increased visibility for Cunningham as a result of the subreddit actions.

Cunningham continues to play for the Indiana Fever in the ongoing WNBA season.