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Why everyone is freaking out about the Reddit API 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:  pcmagJun 9th, 2023

Reddit chats missing? You may be able to get some back

If you’re finding lots of your Reddit chats missing, that is a feature, not a bug, says the site. The company did actually announce the plan, but in a very low-key way … more… The post Reddit chats missing? You may be able to get some back a.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJul 18th, 2023

Reddit mods fear spam overload as BotDefense leaves “antagonistic” Reddit

Mod-made tool claims to have banned 144,926 spambot accounts. Enlarge / There could soon be much more of this on Reddit. (credit: Getty) The Reddit community is still reckoning with the consequences of the platform's API.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 7th, 2023

Film companies demand names of Reddit users who discussed piracy in 2011

Reddit urges US court to protect anonymity of six users who mentioned piracy. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | natatravel) Reddit is fighting another attempt by film companies to unmask anonymous Reddit users who discusse.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 7th, 2023

Reddit NSFW protestors now given ‘final warning’ by company

Reddit NSFW protestors – moderators who applied the Not Safe For Work flag to their subreddits to prevent monetization – have now been given a “final warning” to remove the label … more… The post Reddit NSFW protestors now given ‘.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 7th, 2023

AMAs are the latest casualty in Reddit’s API war

"Will this undermine most of what makes IAmA special? Probably." Enlarge (credit: Getty) Ask Me Anything (AMA) has been a Reddit staple that helped popularize the social media platform. It delivered some unique, personal.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 3rd, 2023

Reddit API changes are imminent. Here’s what’s happening to your favorite apps [Updated]

Ars spoke to devs about their apps' future & what they learned from this ordeal. Enlarge (credit: Getty) It's been a contentious journey, but Reddit's new API pricing will take effect on July 1. What started as a fight o.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 3rd, 2023

Twitter rate limits even dumber than we thought; Reddit winning continues

When your business model is selling eyeballs to advertisers, it’s hard to imagine anything dumber than blocking access to your own site and telling users to go outside instead, yet somehow Twitter rate limits are a real thing. But analysis suggest.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJul 3rd, 2023

Reddit API changes are imminent. Here’s what’s happening to your favorite apps

Ars spoke to devs about their apps' future & what they learned from this ordeal. Enlarge (credit: Getty) It's been a contentious journey, but Reddit's new API pricing will take effect on July 1. What started as a fight o.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 30th, 2023

Apollo for Reddit got its last update with refund rejection and ‘goodbye wallpapers’

Apollo is probably one of the most popular Reddit clients on Apple platforms. However, due to the latest changes announced by Reddit, most third-party clients are being shut down – and Apollo is one of them. With its last-ever update, Apollo has a.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsJun 30th, 2023

Apollo will let users decline refunds to protest Reddit’s actions

Apollo subscribers will be able to decline a refund after the app shuts down, in order to protest the heavy-handed tactics Reddit deployed against client apps......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 29th, 2023

As Apollo and other apps close down, Narwhal seemingly agrees to one-off deal with Reddit to stay in business

The public deadline for the Reddit API changes is July 1. Popular third-party client Apollo is one of the casualties, and just released its swan song update asking users to decline a refund on their outstanding subscriptions. Many other clients are.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 29th, 2023

Reddit client Apollo is shutting down on July 1st -- please decline your refund

Reddit has forced third-party clients like Apollo to shut down due to exorbitant fees, and please refuse the subscription refund to help keep your favorite developers afloat.Decline your Apollo refundLike with what happened to third-party Twitter cli.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 29th, 2023

Reddit plagued with 1-star App Store reviews over API debacle as users search for 0-star button

Despite site-stopping protests by mods and users, Reddit leadership chose to brute force its way through any reasonable way of continuing third-party app support. Instead, the company hopes its luxury-priced API will be its secret shortcut to an ove.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 28th, 2023

Protests broke Reddit hack for useful Google search results—and Google knows it

Search term + Reddit = John Oliver? Enlarge (credit: Getty) Ongoing protests regarding Reddit's upcoming API price change on July 1 are rattling the Reddit community, but they're not the only ones impacted. Those who nav.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 28th, 2023

Reddit controversy continues, with disabled moderators criticizing latest news

There’s no sign of any letup in the Reddit controversy. After the company threatened protesting moderators, it’s now facing kickback from moderators with disabilities … more… The post Reddit controversy continues, with disabled moderators.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 26th, 2023

Reddit threatened protesting moderators: Subreddits ‘cannot remain closed’

Reddit threatened multiple moderators of subreddits, after they made the decision to remain closed as a continuing protest against the upcoming API charges that killed the popular third-party app Apollo. Effectively, they have been told that the sub.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 26th, 2023

Reddit plans accessibility changes to iOS app as community fury continues

Reddit is introducing a number of changes to its iOS app aimed at "improving the accessibility" of moderation tools for the community platform, in what could be a bid to try and change the sentiment of disgruntled users.Throughout June, Reddit has be.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 25th, 2023

Reddit users bombard site with John Oliver pictures in latest protest over new policy

After staging a widespread blackout to protest Reddit's plans for a controversial new pricing policy, some users are now trying a different tactic: flooding the social network with John Oliver pictures......»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsJun 23rd, 2023

After porn-y protest, Reddit ousted mods; replacing them isn’t simple

Replacement volunteers have big shoes to fill. Enlarge (credit: Getty) After threatening to do so last week, Reddit has now removed the moderators of some of the subreddits that were protesting Reddit's new API pricing.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 22nd, 2023

Reddit API backlash continues, with moderators demonetizing subreddits

The Reddit API backlash continues, with moderators finding a new way to protest: They’ve come up with a simple way to demonetize their subreddits, to ensure the company cannot profit from them. The latest development has seen moderators removed, a.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 21st, 2023