"Reddit's Great Mod Purge Raises Concerns Over Content Quality"
Reddit's recent removal of moderators who protested against the platform's new API fees has raised concerns about the quality of content on the site. Former moderators of the r/canning subreddit, who hold science-related master's degrees, fear that the lack of subject matter expertise among replacement moderators could lead to the spread of dangerous misinformation. They worry that unsafe canning advice may go unnoticed, potentially putting users at risk. The hasty appointment of replacement mods and the removal of experienced moderators have raised questions about whether Reddit prioritized reopening subreddits over finding the best people for the job.