2023 Reddit API controversy - Wikipedia
In April 2023, the discussion and news aggregation website Reddit announced its intentions to charge for its application programming interface (API), a feature which had been free since 2008, causing a dispute. The move forced multiple third-party applications to shut down and threatened accessibility applications and moderation tools.
How Reddit crushed the biggest protest in its history
Jun 30, 2023 · Thousands of Reddit communities locked down earlier this month to protest platform changes that were about to force a variety of popular third-party apps and services to shut down.
Thousands of Reddit communities go dark to protest company’s ... - CNN
Jun 12, 2023 · Thousands of Reddit forums are going dark Monday in one of the largest user-driven protests ever to hit the social media platform. The voluntary blackouts, which restrict groups’ content from...
Reddit CEO slams protesters, says he'll change moderator rules - NBC News
Jun 15, 2023 · Reddit CEO Steve Huffman said Thursday that he wants to bring an end to a user-led protest that has made large parts of the influential website inaccessible this week. Huffman said in an...
More than 50 Reddit communities ban X links to protest Musk
1 day ago · After X owner Elon Musk made a hand gesture Monday that many people said resembled a Nazi salute, a protest movement has erupted across the social media platform Reddit.. NBC News has identified ...
Explainer: Reddit protest: Why are thousands of subreddits going …
Jun 12, 2023 · Thousands of popular Reddit communities dedicated to topics ranging from Apple Inc to gaming and music locked out their users on Monday in protest against the company's plan to charge for...
Reddit’s users and moderators are revolting against its CEO
Jun 10, 2023 · Reddit’s unpopular API changes, the shuttering of the Apollo app, and a disastrous AMA with CEO Steve Huffman has prompted a backlash as thousands of communities go dark in protest.
Reddit Communities Still Dark As Protest Continues - The New York Times
Jun 20, 2023 · Thousands of volunteer-run message boards on Reddit remained dark on Tuesday, a week after moderators of the communities began what they called a 48-hour protest against Reddit’s planned...
Thousands of Reddit communities remain dark as protest continues
Jun 15, 2023 · Thousands of subreddits are continuing to protest beyond the initial 48-hour blackout, as Reddit says it has no plans to back down from the changes it’s making to its API.
Reddit groups ban X links in protest at Musk arm gesture
1 day ago · More than 100 Reddit communities have banned users from posting links to X in protest at owner Elon Musk's controversial arm gesture at a rally celebrating Donald Trump's return to office. The ...