Reddit's Protest Fallout: Mods Depart, Revenue at Risk

Reddit is pressuring moderators who have set their subreddits to private to reopen their communities, giving them deadlines to lay out their plans for reopening. The company has stated that the communities cannot remain closed and has warned of potential repercussions if the moderators do not comply. While some subreddits have switched to restricted mode, allowing users to view posts but only certain users to post or comment, Reddit is now urging those still in private mode to change their settings. The company's new rhetoric suggests a re-evaluation of its approach to reopening communities.