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Reddit is Making Sitewide Protests Basically Impossible – Slashdot

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Reddit has implemented new restrictions on moderators’ ability to alter community visibility settings, the social media platform announced Monday. Moderators must now obtain admin approval before switching subreddits between public, private, or NSFW status.

The move comes in response to last year’s widespread protests against API pricing changes, during which thousands of subreddits went private, disrupting platform accessibility. Reddit VP Laura Nestler stated the policy aims to prevent actions that “deliberately cause harm” and protect the site’s long-term health.

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