The big Reddit blackout explained.
If you've been finding Reddit to be a little quieter than usual today, there's a very good reason for that – most of the site's Subreddit communities have just gone dark in protest against the site's controversial charges for third-party app developers.
On Friday, June 9, Reddit chief executive Steve Huffman responded to the blackout plans by stating that the site"needs to be a self-sustaining business" and that"we respect when you and your communities take action to highlight the things you need, including, at times, going private". Those charges are due to come into play from June 19, which is why many third-party apps – including Apollo and Reddit is Fun – have announced that they'll no longer be available.
We've asked Reddit for official comment and will update this story when we hear back, but representatives told thethat"expansive access to data has impact and costs involved" and that it spends"millions of dollars on hosting fees". Some are hopeful that Reddit will have a change of heart and at least compromise on its new API pricing. Inon the eve of the blackout, Christian Selig states"I really hope Reddit listens" and that"I think showing humanity through apologizing for and recognizing that this process was handled poorly, and concrete promises to give developers more time, would go a long way to making people feel heard and instilling community confidence".
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