Community Stand United: r/Cybersecurity Goes Private to Protest API Changes
In response to overwhelming feedback from our members, the r/cybersecurity subreddit will temporarily transition to a private status from June 12th to June 14th. This decision is aimed at voicing our discontent over Reddit’s recent changes concerning API access and the detrimental impact these modifications will have on third-party applications.
The sentiment across our community has been clear: many members advocate for Reddit to reconsider its current stance on these API restrictions. If our concerns remain unaddressed, we intend to participate in a 48-hour blackout, during which our subreddit will be inaccessible to new members and unauthenticated users alike. We urge community members to consider abstaining from visiting Reddit during this period.
Our intention during the blackout is to pause and reflect as a community. We invite you to share your suggestions on how we can effectively utilize this time—whether that means limiting new posts and comments or promoting alternative platforms such as Mastodon, Lemmy, or Bluesky. Your input is crucial in shaping our course of action.
As we engage in this collective stand, we recognize that Reddit may respond in various ways—ranging from a reevaluation of their API policies to more severe actions impacting our moderation team and community structure. Regardless of the outcome, it has truly been a privilege to serve as your moderators.
For further insights into the ongoing situation and the implications of these changes, we have compiled some valuable resources:
- Informative Infographic highlighting the situation (thanks to r/videos)
- Community Plea urging Reddit to reconsider its stance on third-party apps
- Open Letter detailing the concerns about API pricing and its effects on moderators and the broader community
- Blackout Participation List showcasing major Reddit communities joining the blackout
We thank you for your continued support and participation in shaping a stronger future for our community.
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