Subreddits of all sizes will go dark next week to protest planned monetization changes that will bring an end to many third-party applications.
Hundreds of subreddits of all sizes and topics—including some of the big ones—will temporarily go dark beginning on June 12 in protest of changes to Reddit's API that they say will make it effectively impossible for third-party apps to operate., saying that while the release of its data API in 2008 enabled the creation of"thousands of fantastic applications" including moderation tools and bots of various sorts, it's time for changes to be made.
"While Reddit has been communicative and civil throughout this process with half a dozen phone calls back and forth that I thought went really well, I don't see how this pricing is anything based in reality or remotely reasonable. I hope it goes without saying that I don't have that kind of money or would even know how to charge it to a credit card. This is going to require some thinking.
"In solidarity with thousands of other subreddits who are impacted by this change, we will be shutting down the /r/Blind subreddit for 48 hours from June 12th to June 14th. You will not be able to read or make posts during that time. Our Discord server will remain open, and we invite anyone who would like to interact with the /r/Blind community to join us there.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Reddit blackout planned over app-killing API pricesHell hath no fury like a subreddit admin scorned
Read more »
Major firms refuse to vote in meeting deciding future of CBI after sexual assault allegationsSeveral major firms are refusing to vote in a crucial meeting deciding the fate of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) after a series of sexual assault allegations gracegausden93 reports
Read more »
Yorkshire's Easby Group celebrates 'major milestone' from Matrix Electronics purchaseNorth Yorkshire-based specialist electronics company Easby Group has purchased Reading firm Matrix Electronics.
Read more »
Body pulled from Glasgow canal after major search operation overnightEmergency services raced to the Forth and Clyde canal, near Firhill Road, after the alarm was made be a concerned local at around 11.30pm on Saturday.
Read more »