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The Reddit protests are winding down—so what’s next?

Ars spoke with community mods about where Reddit goes from here. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Over 8,400 subreddits went dark from June 12 through June 14 in protest over new API pricing that is about t.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaJun 15th, 2023

Reddit’s CEO isn’t budging on API changes, say goodbye to your favorite apps

Despite the massive backlash and appeal, it seems that Reddit’s CEO isn’t backing down on the API changes which essentially means the death of your favorite Reddit apps. Reddit is one of the most popular internet forums at the moment,.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsJun 16th, 2023

Reddit’s CEO really wants you to know that he doesn’t care about your feedback

Reddit CEO Steve Huffman is continuing his damage control tour, this time via a new interview with The Verge. Despite a large number of subreddits still offline in protest over Reddit’s changes to third-party apps, Huffman is once again doubling d.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJun 16th, 2023

As the Reddit war rages on, community trust is the casualty

Ars spoke with community mods about where Reddit goes from here. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Over 8,400 subreddits went dark from June 12 through June 14 in protest over new API pricing that is about t.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 15th, 2023

The Reddit protests are winding down—so what’s next?

Ars spoke with community mods about where Reddit goes from here. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Over 8,400 subreddits went dark from June 12 through June 14 in protest over new API pricing that is about t.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 15th, 2023

Why everyone is freaking out about the Reddit API and blackout right now

Reddit announced changes to its API a few months ago, but everyone is losing their minds about it now. What's going on?.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 14th, 2023

The Reddit blackout shows no signs of stopping

A widespread Reddit blackout affecting some of the site's largest communities has continued into its third day with no signs of stopping, as a number of groups on the site vowed to remain closed off indefinitely to protest changes to the platform's d.....»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsJun 14th, 2023

Subreddits respond to CEO’s comments by extending blackouts indefinitely

The Reddit blackout is still ongoing, and for some subreddits, it will extend indefinitely. As the Reddit blackouts to protest the company’s planned API pricing … The post Subreddits respond to CEO’s comments by extending blackouts.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsJun 14th, 2023

Reddit CEO digs in on API tomfoolery, warns employees of wearing logo in public

Reddit CEO u/spez is back from a trip to the landfill with a fresh supply of trash to burn in the company’s ongoing garage fire. more… The post Reddit CEO digs in on API tomfoolery, warns employees of wearing logo in public appeared first on 9t.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsJun 14th, 2023

Reddit"s largest Apple community will stay dark, as CEO promises to ride out shutdowns

After incurring the wrath of its fanbase, and a promise from its largest Apple-related subreddit to stay down, Reddit's CEO is telling employees that the protests in response to the site's decision to charge developers for access to its API will pass.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 14th, 2023

Reddit CEO assures employees that API pricing protests haven’t hurt revenue

Furor "will pass," Huffman says in internal memo reportedly viewed by The Verge. Enlarge (credit: Reddit) There are nearly 8,500 subreddits that are private or read-only right now in protest over Reddit's upcoming API pr.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 14th, 2023

API pricing protests caused Reddit to crash for 3 hours

Thousands of subreddits going dark broke Reddit's website, mobile app. Enlarge (credit: Tim Goode/PA Images via Getty Images) It took less than 11 hours for Reddit to feel the impact of widespread protests of its API fe.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 13th, 2023

Almost every subreddit has gone dark in protest of Reddit’s proposed API changes

The Reddit apocalypse is nigh. Today, to protest Reddit’s pricing changes to its API, almost every subreddit on the platform has gone dark. A Twitch … The post Almost every subreddit has gone dark in protest of Reddit’s proposed API.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsJun 12th, 2023

Reddit goes down fully as thousands of subreddits protest API changes [Update]

Yesterday we saw the iPhone subreddit kick off the planned protest early that wants Reddit to reconsider its API changes. Today thousands of subreddits have also gone dark, joining the cause. In what may be related to the number of non-functional su.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsJun 12th, 2023

Over 2.5B Reddit users flee to protest API changes

Reddit is broken right now due to over 2 billion users fleeing the platform in protest of its recent API changes......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 12th, 2023

Thousands of Reddit communities go dark to protest company"s controversial new policy

Thousands of Reddit forums are going dark Monday in one of the largest user-driven protests ever to hit the social media platform......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 12th, 2023

Reddit communities go dark in protest at changes

Thousands of subreddits are shut down for 48 hours following controversial charging plans......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsJun 12th, 2023

All the Apple subreddits set to go dark in protest of Reddit"s API charges

Reddit communities, including some about Apple, will be going dark on June 12, as a form of protest against the site's decision to charge developers for access to its API.In April, Reddit issued an update relating to its Data API, with the changes in.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 11th, 2023

‘Nude Scenes’ Controversy Triggers Call on Reddit to Filter Infringing Uploads

Reddit allows people to freely share and discuss content but that freedom has its downsides too. In Denmark, several actors feel abused and violated by Reddit users who clip and share their nude scenes completely out of context. There is a copyright.....»»

Category: internetSource:  torrentfreakRelated NewsJun 11th, 2023

Apollo app to shut down as Reddit API dispute somehow gets uglier

Reddit's most popular third-party app, Apollo, will shut down due to new API feesReddit's recent decision to charge third-party developers exorbitant fees for API access just killed off it's biggest, most popular app.Apollo for Reddit will shut down.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsJun 11th, 2023

Climate activist Greta Thunberg marks last school strike with call for continued protests

Greta Thunberg, one of the most recognizable young climate activists on the planet, is on the 251st week of her school strike protests, which call for immediate action to the growing climate crisis. She's also celebrating her high school graduation,.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsJun 11th, 2023