1. Between June 12 and 14, the r/cybersecurity community will switch to private in response to Reddit’s API modifications and the discontinuation of third-party applications. 2. r/cybersecurity plans to become private from June 12-14 as a protest against Reddit’s API updates and the removal of third-party app support. 3. During June 12–14, r/cybersecurity will temporarily go private to oppose Reddit’s recent API alterations and the shutdown of third-party tools. 4. From June 12 to 14, the cybersecurity subreddit r/cybersecurity will go private to protest Reddit’s API policy changes and the end of third-party app functionality. 5. The r/cybersecurity subreddit will be private from June 12 to 14 as a demonstration against Reddit’s API restrictions and the deprecation of third-party applications. 6. On June 12 through 14, r/cybersecurity will go into private mode to voice opposition to Reddit’s API policy changes and the cessation of third-party app support. 7. From June 12 to 14, the cybersecurity community’s subreddit r/cybersecurity will temporarily restrict access as a protest against Reddit’s API changes and third-party app discontinuation. 8. Between June 12 and 14, r/cybersecurity will be private to protest Reddit’s API updates and the elimination of third-party application integrations. 9. The r/cybersecurity subreddit plans to go private from June 12 to 14 to challenge Reddit’s recent API policy changes and the ending of third-party app compatibility. 10. During June 12-14, r/cybersecurity will switch to private status as part of a protest against Reddit’s API alterations and the removal of support for third-party applications.

Title: A Stand Against API Changes: r/cybersecurity Goes Private June 12-14

In response to widespread community feedback, the r/cybersecurity subreddit will temporarily transition to a private status from June 12th to June 14th as part of a protest against Reddit’s recent changes concerning API access and the discontinuation of third-party applications.

The overwhelming sentiment from our members indicates a strong desire for Reddit to reconsider these recent modifications. With this in mind, we feel compelled to participate in a 48-hour blackout in hopes of sparking a dialogue with Reddit regarding these significant alterations.

During this blackout, access to the subreddit will be restricted for new members and unauthenticated users. Furthermore, we strongly advise our community members against visiting Reddit throughout this period. We welcome any ideas on how we can utilize this time effectively—whether it’s by curtailing new posts and comments or promoting alternative social media platforms such as Mastodon, Lemmy, or Bluesky. We encourage your suggestions in the comments below.

The outcome of this protest remains uncertain. Reddit could either respond positively and revert their decisions, or potentially take more drastic measures, such as replacing moderators or mandating that subreddits remain public. Regardless of the outcome, it’s been an honor to serve this community, and we value your support immensely.

For those seeking to understand the broader context of these changes, we have linked a series of resources that outline the implications of Reddit’s API pricing and its effects on moderators and community dynamics: