What is the primary technical difference between a 'shadowban' and a standard ban on Reddit, and how does it impact the user's activity?

The primary technical difference lies in the visibility of the ban to the affected user. A standard ban explicitly notifies the user that they are banned from a particular subreddit, preventing them from posting or commenting and typically displaying a message informing them of the ban and its duration. In contrast, a shadowban does not notify the user. Instead, the user can continue t....