Reddit's Mod Crisis: Patience Wanes as Private Communities Face Removal
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Quartz
Reddit moderators who participated in the protest against aggressive API charges are being pressured to reopen their subreddits or risk losing their status. Some subreddits have already been forced to reopen, while others are finding creative ways to comply with the orders while still protesting. The trust between moderators and Reddit has eroded, leading to an open letter from moderators of various communities. The API changes and protests have caused thousands of subreddits to go private, and third-party apps are facing high pricing that may drive them out of business.