r/Cybersecurity Goes Dark: A Call to Action Against Reddit’s API Changes

From June 12th to 14th, the r/cybersecurity community will temporarily close its doors to visitors as part of a unified protest against Reddit’s recent alterations to its API policies, which threaten the existence of third-party applications.

In light of the overwhelming response we’ve gathered through community feedback and modmail communications, it’s clear that the majority of you feel strongly about urging Reddit to reconsider its stance on these changes. If the platform does not reverse or amend its decision, r/cybersecurity will take a stand by participating in a 48-hour blackout.

During this blackout period, the subreddit will be inaccessible to both new members and users without authentication. We encourage all community members to refrain from visiting Reddit altogether during this time. It’s essential that we show our solidarity on this matter. As for the future of this protest, we’re eager to hear your thoughts on how we should proceed—whether that means extending our actions or exploring other alternatives.

We understand that Reddit may respond in various ways, whether it’s to acknowledge our concerns and restore trust or to escalate the situation. Regardless of the outcome, it has been a privilege to serve this community.

What You Can Do

If you have suggestions for how we can utilize the blackout period effectively—such as restricting new posts and comments, introducing alternatives like Mastodon or Bluesky, or creating discussion threads—please share your ideas in the comments below.