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You should go and see the AMA. A masterclass on how NOT to do it. The AMA is a complete disaster and shows SV arrogance and tone deafness. It also shows that you can be a CEO without grasping the value drivers.

Reddit says Mods need to be stewards of their communities and reopen. Mods say they are fulfilling their duties by protesting changes that they believe go against the interests of their communities. A few things to consider: ➡️ Reddit’s content is produced and moderated by users. That gives users a sense of ownership and care for the space. ➡️ Reddit is a business with roadmaps, revenue and expenses. ➡️ Each side needs the other, but it falls on Reddit to regulate the negotiation. Is that fair or do large user-generated social platforms need special rules? ➡️ Technically users agreed to a TOS, rules and guidelines when they signed up. What happens when it comes time to enforce them? (Reddit has proposed removal of the Mods that are causing the blackouts) ➡️ Is Reddit banking on monopoly power to weather the storm knowing that users don’t really have anywhere to run? Or are they telling the truth when saying it’s a small amount of users with outsized powers?

In an internal memo sent Monday afternoon to Reddit, Inc. staff, CEO Steve Huffman addressed the recent blowback directed at the company, telling employees to block out the “noise” and that the ongoing blackout of thousands of subreddits will eventually pass. The memo, a copy of which was obtained by The Verge, is in response to popular subreddits going dark this week in protest of the company’s increased API pricing for third-party apps. Some of the most popular Reddit clients say the bill for keeping their apps up and running could cost them millions of dollars a year. More than 8,000 Reddit communities have gone dark in protest, and while many plan to open up again on Wednesday, some have said they’ll stay private indefinitely until Reddit makes changes. Huffman says the blackout hasn’t had “significant revenue impact” and that the company anticipates that many of the subreddits will come back online by Wednesday. “There’s a lot of noise with this one. Among the noisiest we’ve seen. Please know that our teams are on it, and like all blowups on Reddit, this one will pass as well,” the memo reads. “We absolutely must ship what we said we would. The only long term solution is improving our product, and in the short term we have a few upcoming critical mod tool launches we need to nail.” Huffman also warns employees about wearing Reddit items in public, saying the anger directed at the API pricing changes could make them “the object of [users’] frustrations.” #reddit #community #api #pricing #tech https://lnkd.in/g-xE-Q9V

THE REDDIT BLACKOUT SHOWS NO SIGNS OF STOPPING! A widespread Reddit blackout affecting some of the site’s largest communities has continued into its third day with no signs of stopping, as a number of groups on the site vowed to remain closed off indefinitely to protest changes to the platform’s data policies. As of Wednesday afternoon, more than 6,000 subreddits remained inaccessible and in private mode after what began as a two-day voluntary shutdown. The blackout includes popular forums such as r/aww, r/videos and r/music, each of which claims more than 25 million subscribers on the platform. The extended protest highlights the commitment of some users, moderators and developers to a long-term standoff with Reddit’s management over a decision to begin charging steep fees for third-party data access to its platform. #reddit #blackout #business #tech

You know Reddit? A place where everyone posts anything he wants to, from videos, photos, cinema news, sports news, any news, sharing personal experience or asking advice because they don't have any. Dive into anything, that's the motto. There are also posts on #science and programming there, but there aren't many comments or posts there, compared with everyday stuff. #Mathematics had even less posts. So it's like LinkedIn but without purpose, purpose of building network and growing professionally (it hardly is, but it seems a good short description). And there is a blackout there because of the new access fees for users. Moderators protested against plans for platform to charge third-party developers for access to Reddit's data. Right, Reddit is going on strike. It was initially supposed to last 48 hours and now will continue, many threads will continue to be in blackout. Many volunteer moderators will maintain blackout indefinitely, though probably not everyone. Reddit Inc. says they pay themselves and need to monetise. See more on this here https://lnkd.in/eABGT-k6 Do you think Reddit should charge money for that, or charge money at all? Are actions of moderators justified? That madd me think about one thing, among other things. Everything that people do can be done in Internet now. Searching for a job, communicating, working, now there are strikes on a website. What's next? Will life in Internet substitute real life?

🚫 Reddit Blackout 🚫 Understanding the Controversial API Access Charge Something big is happening in the Reddit community today. Numerous subreddits have shut down in protest against the controversial plan to charge for access to Reddit's API. This move threatens to eliminate several third-party apps that rely on the API, disrupting the vibrant ecosystem of user-generated content. 🔍 What's happening:  ➡️ Many subreddits have gone private, blocking user access and comments, to show their disagreement with the API access charges. ➡️ Subreddits involved in the protest include r/funny, r/aww, r/gaming, r/music, r/gadgets, and even r/nba during the NBA finals. ➡️ Reddark, a tracking site, reports that 7,177 subreddits have gone dark, while others have switched to read-only mode or expressed opposition to the API change. ⚡ Why it matters:  ➡️ Reddit's API allows third-party apps to interact with the platform, but the new pricing structure will charge $0.24 per 1,000 API calls for high-volume access. ➡️ The API change threatens the viability of third-party apps like Apollo, which would cost $20 million per year to operate under the new pricing. ➡️ Moderators also raise concerns about the impact on third-party tools used to moderate the platform effectively. 📢 The community's voice: ➡️ The protest message from r/jokes highlights that Reddit should prioritize long-term viability over short-lived gains. ➡️ Moderators from r/pics stress the need for effective moderation tools and the freedom to choose how they access Reddit, warning that contributors may leave if these concerns aren't addressed. While Reddit CEO Steve Huffman has stood firm on the API changes, the protest demonstrates the strong opposition within the community. The battle for open access to the API and the future of third-party apps hangs in the balance. Share your views on this!! Follow Raj Kuwar for latest tech insights!! #OpenAPI #RedditProtest #CommunityPower #redditblackout

I am always awestruck by what Redditors and SubReddits do when they come out in each other's support. It was reported that recently around 6000 subreddits went dark which was portrayed as a blackout but it was not a blackout but a powerful statement. Over 6000 Reddit communities collectively took action. These communities united in a synchronized effort, temporarily limiting their activity to draw attention to the concerns regarding Reddit's increased API pricing. Their collective action showcased the strength and solidarity of the Reddit community. This event highlighted concerns about the affordability and accessibility of Reddit's APIs. Users said the strike would end if Reddit addresses API issues, increases accessibility for blind users, and creates parity for access to content not safe for work. The company blamed the outage which is now resolved, on the blackout. This demonstrates the benefits of belonging to a community and the power of unity in support of a common cause. A lot to learn from this recent event. #community #reddit #blackout #protest #rights

The fight between users and social media giants has started!!! On June 13, 2023, thousands of subreddits went private in protest of Reddit's decision to start charging third-party developers for access to its data starting in July. The blackout was organized by the r/ModSupport subreddit, which is a forum for moderators of Reddit communities. The moderators were upset that Reddit was planning to charge them for a service that they had been using for free for years. Reddit CEO Steve Huffman responded to the blackout by saying that the company was simply trying to "be fairly paid" for its API. He also said that Reddit was not planning to make any additional changes to its API policy. However, the moderators were not satisfied with this response and they vowed to continue the blackout until Reddit reversed its decision. The blackout lasted for two days and it had a significant impact on Reddit's traffic. According to data from SimilarWeb, Reddit's daily traffic dropped by 50% during the blackout. The blackout also caused a decline in Reddit's stock price. On June 15, 2023, Reddit announced that it would be delaying the implementation of its new API policy. The company said that it would be working with the moderators to come up with a solution that would be fair to both parties. https://lnkd.in/gn3BvcXV

https://lnkd.in/eYqD5wGk Reddit CEO tells employees that subreddit blackout ‘will pass’ In an internal memo sent Monday afternoon to Reddit staff, CEO Steve Huffman addressed the recent blowback directed at the company, telling employees to block out the “noise” and that the ongoing blackout of thousands of subreddits will eventually pass.The memo, a copy of which was obtained by The Verge, is in response to popular subreddits going dark this week in protest of the company’s increased API pricing for third-party apps. Some of the most popular Reddit clients say the bill for keeping their apps up and running could cost them millions of dollars a year. More than 8,000 Reddit communities have gone dark in protest, and while many plan to open up again on Wednesday, some have said they’ll stay private indefinitely until Reddit makes changes.Huffman says the blackout hasn’t had “significant revenue impact” and that the company anticipates that many of the subreddits will come back online by Wednesday. “There’s a lot of noise with this one. Among the noisiest we’ve seen. Please know that our teams are on it, and like all blowups on Reddit, this one will pass as well,” the memo reads. “We absolutely must ship what we said...