Reddit's Blackout
23Reddit, one of the most popular social media platforms, has recently faced backlash from its users over its decision to increase the price of its API access. The API allows third-party developers to access Reddit’s data, which has been a key part of the site’s ecosystem for years.
In response to the decision, thousands of subreddits have gone dark in protest. This means that they are no longer visible to the public, and can only be accessed by approved members. According to a live list tracking the protest, over 7,000 subreddits have currently ‘gone dark’. The protest is intended to draw attention to the importance of the API, and to encourage Reddit to reconsider its decision.The blackout has caused issues at Reddit, with the site experiencing a brief outage as a result. The subreddits themselves will remain out of action indefinitely in response to Reddit’s API pricing changes. #reddit #redditblackout #internet