r/Cybersecurity Joins Community-Wide Blackout to Protest Reddit’s API Changes

From June 12th to June 14th, the r/cybersecurity subreddit will temporarily go private in response to Reddit’s recent decisions regarding its API policies, which have significant implications for third-party applications. This community action is aimed at expressing our collective discontent over these changes, which many members believe threaten the very essence of user accessibility and community engagement on the platform.

After carefully considering input from our community, including feedback received via modmail and comments on previous discussions, it’s clear that a majority of r/cybersecurity members are calling for Reddit to reconsider its approach to API restrictions. Consequently, unless Reddit modifies or revokes these proposed changes, we will implement a blackout that restricts access to our subreddit and all its associated functionalities for 48 hours.

During the blackout, the subreddit will remain closed to new users and those who are not logged in. We highly encourage everyone to refrain from visiting Reddit entirely during this period. This is an opportunity for us to stand in solidarity and raise awareness of our concerns.

As we enter this period of protest, we invite you to share your thoughts and suggestions on how we can effectively communicate our message. Ideas might include restricting new posts or comments entirely, introducing members to alternative platforms such as Mastodon, Lemmy, or Bluesky, or perhaps creating a central thread for community discussions during the blackout.

The outcome of this protest is uncertain. While there’s potential for Reddit to reconsider its stance, it’s also possible that they might take drastic measures, such as removing moderators or insisting that the subreddit remain accessible to all users. Regardless of the situation we face, we are honored to serve as moderators for this community and stand committed to advocating for its interests.

For those looking for more context about the ongoing situation, we have curated a selection of resources:

• An Informative Infographic: Check out this concise infographic created by r/videos.
• Community Letter: Read our community’s open letter addressing the implications of the API pricing changes for moderators and users here.
• Participating Communities: View a growing list of major Reddit communities that are also joining this blackout [here](https://www