A Temporary Closure: r/cybersecurity Joins the Blackout Against Reddit’s API Changes

Attention, cybersecurity enthusiasts and community members!

From June 12th to June 14th, the r/cybersecurity subreddit will go private as part of a collective protest against recent changes to Reddit’s API and the detrimental impact these decisions have on third-party applications.

After reviewing the feedback received from our previous communication and through modmail, it has become clear that a significant majority of our community opposes Reddit’s current direction. The push to restrict access to the API and eliminate third-party apps is a move that many believe could harm the overall user experience.

Unless Reddit reconsiders these recent changes, r/cybersecurity will participate in a 48-hour blackout starting June 12. Should there be no reversal of these policies, we will engage with the community to decide the next steps, whether that be extending the protest or exploring alternative actions.

During the blackout, the subreddit will be inaccessible to new members and unauthenticated users. We encourage everyone to refrain from visiting Reddit during this period as a show of solidarity. We welcome your thoughts on how our community can utilize this time effectively — suggestions could include restricting posts and comments, introducing alternative platforms such as Mastodon, Lemmy, or Bluesky, or even creating a general discussion thread for community engagement.

The future of our subreddit depends on Reddit’s response. They might choose to reverse their decision, or they could take steps that further erode our trust – including potential removals of moderators or insisting on keeping the subreddit public. Regardless of the outcome, it has truly been a privilege to serve this community.

For more context on the actions being taken and their implications, you may find the following resources valuable:
– An informative infographic detailing the situation, thanks to r/videos here.
– A discussion on why it’s crucial to keep third-party apps alive here.
– An open letter discussing the ramifications of API pricing on moderators and communities here.
– A list of major Reddit communities participating in the blackout [here](https