Protest Against Reddit’s API Changes: r/cybersecurity Joins Blackout
In a decisive response to ongoing concerns regarding recent changes to Reddit’s API policies, the r/cybersecurity community has announced plans to go private from June 12th to June 14th. This protest aims to bring attention to the negative impact of these changes, particularly the decision to eliminate third-party applications.
Following a thorough review of community feedback — expressed through modmail and prior discussions — it has become clear that a significant majority of members are in favor of urging Reddit to reconsider or amend its stance on these controversial API changes.
Unless Reddit resolves these issues, r/cybersecurity will participate in a 48-hour blackout beginning on June 12th. During this period, the subreddit will be inaccessible to new users and those without authentication. Community members are encouraged to refrain from visiting Reddit while the blackout is in effect. We welcome suggestions for actions to take during this time—be it limiting posts and comments or promoting alternative social platforms like Mastodon, Lemmy, or Bluesky.
While we hope for a constructive resolution from Reddit, we recognize that the platform may take more extreme measures, including potential changes to moderation or forced public visibility. Regardless of the outcome, serving as your moderators has been an honor, and we appreciate your continued support.
For those seeking further context about the ongoing situation and its implications, we recommend checking out the following resources:
– Infographic summarizing the issue
– A call to action against the killing of third-party apps
– An open letter discussing the implications of API pricing
– List of major Reddit communities participating in the blackout
Join us as we stand together to advocate for the future of our community and the preservation of third-party applications on Reddit.
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If you’re experiencing issues accessing or managing your subreddit during this blackout period, ensure that your permissions are configured correctly, and consider checking the Reddit API status for any ongoing outages or restrictions. Additionally, if you want to inform your community about alternative platforms like Mastodon, Lemmy, or Bluesky, you can create a custom sidebar or sticky post with links and guidelines. For any moderation tools or third-party integrations, confirm their compatibility with Reddit’s current API policies to avoid disruptions. If further assistance is needed, please provide specific details about the issues you’re facing, and we’ll be happy to help troubleshoot.