r/cybersecurity Will Temporarily Go Private from June 12-14 to Protest Reddit’s API Policy and the End of Third-Party Applications

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r/cybersecurity to Go Private for 48 Hours: A Stand Against Reddit’s API Changes

In a significant move prompted by member feedback, the r/cybersecurity community has announced plans to temporarily transition to a private subreddit from June 12th to June 14th. This decision comes in response to Reddit’s recent alterations to its API policies, which pose a threat to third-party applications vital for user experience.

After carefully considering community input and messages, it has become evident that a substantial majority are opposed to Reddit’s new restrictions on API access. As such, if Reddit does not reconsider or amend its recent policy changes, r/cybersecurity will join the larger community blackout. This action aims to raise awareness of concerns surrounding the diminishing support for third-party applications.

During the blackout period, the subreddit will be off-limits to new users and unauthenticated visitors. We strongly encourage community members to refrain from visiting Reddit altogether during this time. Your thoughts and ideas on how best to use this blackout for advocacy are highly welcomed. Suggestions could include limiting new posts and comments, introducing members to alternative social platforms such as Mastodon, Lemmy, or Bluesky, or starting a general discussion thread.

This protest aims to push back against Reddit’s decisions, urging them to take community needs into account. While we hope for a constructive resolution, it’s also important to prepare for any possible outcomes, including adverse actions from Reddit, such as changes in moderation or subreddit accessibility.

For those interested in more information about the current situation and its implications, we’ve compiled a few essential resources:

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