Important Announcement: r/Cybersecurity to Go Private in Protest of Reddit’s API Changes
In response to overwhelming feedback from our community, we want to inform you about a significant development regarding r/cybersecurity. From June 12th to June 14th, the subreddit will temporarily go private as part of a protest against Reddit’s recent API modifications that threaten the existence of third-party applications.
The majority of our members have expressed a clear desire for Reddit to reconsider its decision that limits access to the API, which has significant implications for our community and others relying on these tools. If Reddit does not revise its changes, we will participate in this blackout, during which the subreddit will be closed off to new members and unauthenticated users. We believe it’s essential to make our voices heard.
During this 48-hour period, we encourage you to refrain from visiting Reddit altogether. We also invite you to share your ideas for actions we can take during the blackout. Suggestions may include limiting new posts and comments, introducing alternative platforms like Mastodon, Lemmy, or Bluesky, or creating a general discussion thread. Your input will guide our next steps, whether that means extending the protest or exploring other options.
The future remains uncertain; Reddit could either acknowledge our concerns or take more drastic actions that further erode trust with users and moderators alike. Regardless of the outcome, we are proud to serve this community and facilitate meaningful discussions on cybersecurity.
For those seeking more information on this situation, we recommend checking out several helpful resources:
- An infographic summarizing the impact of these changes from r/videos.
- A discussion on opposing the API changes.
- An open letter discussing the implications of the new API pricing.
- A growing list of major Reddit communities participating in the blackout.
Your participation in this initiative is invaluable. Let’s stand together and make our voices count!
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