Reddit's Turbulent Relationship with Moderators: A Saga of Takeovers and Apologies
TL;DR
Reddit has taken control of r/malefashionadvice, one of the largest subreddits that had been closed in protest of the platform's API pricing changes. The subreddit is now open in a restricted mode, allowing users to browse content but only certain users can make new posts. Former moderators of the subreddit were removed, as expected, after receiving a message from a Reddit admin. The community has shifted to Discord, which has gained traction with over 5,000 users. Other subreddits, including r/streetwear, remain private in protest.
- Reddit takes over one of the biggest protesting subreddits The Verge
- No apologies as Reddit halfheartedly tries to repair ties with moderators Ars Technica
- It's Twilight of the Mods for Bluesky and Reddit WIRED
- Reddit CEO's anti-moderator quip comes back to haunt him SFGATE
- Amid Crackdown, Reddit Lowers User Requirements to Take Over a Subreddit PCMag UK
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