Reddit's Subreddits Take a Stand Against Platform Changes

Several subreddits that historically prohibited porn have started allowing users to post NSFW content to protest Reddit's decision to charge for access to its API, affecting thousands of third-party clients and apps that tie into the platform. By allowing their subreddits to be filled with posts deemed not safe for work, the moderators have made sure Reddit can't monetize them. The site’s response to the situation has been swift – administrators have reportedly removed whole moderating teams for communities that labeled themselves NSFW. Reddit CEO Steve Huffman said, "It's a small group that's very upset, and there's no way around that. We made a business decision that upset them."