Reddit, one of the most popular social media platforms, has recently faced backlash from its users over its decision to increase the price of its API access. The API allows third-party developers to access Reddit’s data, which has been a key part of the site’s ecosystem for years.
In response to the decision, thousands of subreddits have gone dark in protest. This means that they are no longer visible to the public, and can only be accessed by approved members. According to a live list tracking the protest, over 7,000 subreddits have currently ‘gone dark’. The protest is intended to draw attention to the importance of the API, and to encourage Reddit to reconsider its decision.The blackout has caused issues at Reddit, with the site experiencing a brief outage as a result. The subreddits themselves will remain out of action indefinitely in response to Reddit’s API pricing changes.
Reddit’s decision to increase the price of its API access will force many third-party Reddit apps to shut down as a result. This has caused a significant backlash from many users, who argue that the API allows for a more diverse range of apps and services to be built on top of Reddit, which ultimately benefits the site’s users.
The protest by private subreddits is intended to draw attention to the issue and encourage Reddit to reconsider its decision. It remains to be seen whether Reddit will respond to the protest, but it is clear that many users are passionate about the site and its community.
Sources: Polygon, Tech Church
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