Important Community Update: r/Cybersecurity Goes Private in Protest
Dear Cybersecurity Enthusiasts,
We want to bring to your attention a critical decision made by the r/cybersecurity community in response to Reddit’s recent changes regarding its API policy, which adversely affects third-party applications. After carefully reviewing the feedback from our community, it’s clear that an overwhelming majority of you are in favor of urging Reddit to reconsider these new restrictions.
In light of this, r/cybersecurity will temporarily transition to a private subreddit from June 12th to June 14th. This action is part of a wider protest against Reddit’s decisions, and we hope to raise awareness of the importance of third-party applications for our user experience.
During this 48-hour blackout period, access to the subreddit will be restricted for new members and unauthenticated users. We highly encourage all community members to refrain from visiting Reddit during this time. Your participation can help amplify our message.
We understand that many of you may have ideas on how we can engage during the blackout. We invite suggestions such as limiting new posts and comments, introducing alternative platforms like Mastodon, Lemmy, or Bluesky, or even creating a discussion thread to share thoughts on the ongoing situation.
While there is a possibility that Reddit may reverse its course, there is also the chance of more drastic measures being taken against our moderation team or enforcing the subreddit to remain public despite our wishes. Regardless of the outcome, we are grateful for the opportunity to serve this community.
For those looking for more insight into the situation at hand, here are some resources:
- A concise infographic from r/videos detailing the current state of the API changes.
- Discussion thread on the impact of third-party apps.
- An open letter addressing the API pricing and its implications for moderators.
- List of major Reddit communities participating in the blackout.
Thank you all for your understanding and support during this
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