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Reddit CEO refuses to change API policy despite protests

Ryan Daws — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:00:07 +0000

The Reddit community has been rocked by a recent decision to implement API changes that have led several third-party developers to shut down their apps. Reddit’s decision sparked widespread protest, with thousands of communities going dark in response. Despite the backlash, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman remains steadfast in his support of the changes. In an... Read more »

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Major subreddits go dark in protest of Reddit’s API pricing

Ryan Daws — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 17:31:51 +0000

In a show of solidarity against Reddit’s upcoming API pricing changes, a large number of major subreddits have gone dark. The moves by each subreddit’s admins effectively lock their users out for the next 48 hours, or possibly longer. Some of the major subreddits taking part in the protest include /r/videos, /r/mildlyinteresting, /r/apple, /r/DIY, and... Read more »

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