The Fallout of Reddit's Apollo-Related Blackouts: Trust and Costly Consequences

Reddit has threatened to remove moderators from subreddits that continue to participate in Apollo-related blackouts. The move comes after Reddit's plans to charge high prices for its API led to protests and blackouts by popular subreddits. Reddit has informed moderators that it has a duty to keep communities operational and will replace resistant moderation teams to keep spaces "open and accessible to users." While some subreddits have decided to continue the blackout indefinitely, Reddit plans to forcibly end further blackouts by removing entire moderation teams that are participating.