How it different from what is now currently?
Pirating itself (like direct links to pirated contents) on reddit is prohibited and posts or even the sub can be taken down by reddit. That's why you often see piracy releted subs talking and discussing about piracy and piracy related topics instead of being a place for piracy.
[Episode] The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity • Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku - Episode 7 discussion
I never imagined that Ayato can clear out a whole gang.