Reddit Blackout: Subreddits Protest New Pricing Policy

In a show of protest against Reddit’s new pricing policy, thousands of subreddits are planning to go private for 48 hours starting on Monday. This move aims to bring attention to concerns about the platform’s recent changes and their potential impact on the Reddit community.

The protest comes in response to Reddit’s decision to introduce a new premium membership tier called “Reddit Premium Platinum,” which offers additional features and benefits to users for a monthly fee. This move has sparked controversy and criticism from many Reddit users who fear that it will create a two-tier system and undermine the platform’s core principles of free and open discussion.

The blackout is organized by moderators of various subreddits who are concerned about the direction Reddit is taking. By making their communities private, they hope to raise awareness among users and encourage discussions about the potential consequences of the new pricing policy.

The protest is not limited to specific types of subreddits; a wide range of communities across various topics are expected to participate. This includes popular subreddits such as r/AskReddit, r/pics, and r/movies, among others. The blackout is expected to significantly impact the overall activity and engagement on the platform for the duration of the protest.

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