Between June 12th and 14th, the r/cybersecurity community will shift to private mode to oppose Reddit’s API updates and the discontinuation of third-party applications.

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Important Announcement: r/cybersecurity Goes Private in Protest of Reddit’s API Changes

From June 12th to June 14th, the subreddit r/cybersecurity will temporarily transition to a private setting to voice our collective discontent regarding Reddit’s recent alterations to its API and the subsequent phasing out of third-party applications.

After thoroughly reviewing community feedback—as seen in our previous discussions—it’s clear that a significant portion of our members wishes for Reddit to reconsider its decision to impose restrictions on API access, which jeopardizes the viability of third-party apps. Therefore, unless Reddit reverses its course, r/cybersecurity will participate in a 48-hour blackout, during which time the subreddit will be inaccessible to new members and users who are not logged in.

During this blackout, we encourage supporters to avoid visiting Reddit altogether. We would also love to hear your suggestions on how we can utilize this period effectively. Ideas may include limiting new posts and comments, introducing alternatives to social media platforms like Mastodon, Lemmy, or Bluesky, or perhaps hosting a general discussion thread for community engagement. We’re eager to hear your preferences on how we should proceed during this period of protest.

As we navigate this situation, it’s possible that Reddit may reconsider its stance, or they may take more drastic measures that could erode trust within the community, including potential changes to moderation staff or forcing our subreddit to remain public. Regardless of the outcomes, we truly appreciate your support and participation.

For further information regarding these critical changes and their implications, please consider the following resources:

Thank you for your understanding and continued engagement in these important discussions. Together

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  1. Hi there, it looks like you’re interested in the recent subreddit blackout related to Reddit’s API changes. If you’re managing a WordPress site and want to inform your community about similar issues or encourage active engagement, consider adding a custom notice or alert box. You can do this by inserting the following HTML snippet into your site:

    

    Important Notice
    

    In response to recent platform API updates, some communities are temporarily taking their spaces offline or adjusting access. If you manage online communities or forums, stay informed about platform policy changes and communicate clearly with your members. Consider setting up maintenance or protest notices to inform your users effectively.
    

    If you'd like to replicate a similar blackout notification on your WordPress site, you can use the following code in your theme's template or a custom HTML block:
    

    <div style="border-left:4px solid #0073aa; background-color:#fff; padding:10px;">
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