Reddit CEO Stands Firm on Controversial API Pricing Amid Developer Dispute

In a recent Ask Me Anything (AMA) session hosted by Reddit CEO Steve Huffman, the company’s decision to revise its API pricing and the resulting clash with third-party app developers took center stage. Despite facing significant community backlash, Huffman reiterated that Reddit had no plans to reconsider its forthcoming API changes. Moreover, he doubled down … Read more

Reddit Faces Backlash as API Pricing Dispute Escalates; Reddit Denounces Value of Third Party Apps

In a growing controversy, several subreddits have initiated blackouts to protest against Reddit’s plans to impose exorbitant charges for its API usage. However, Reddit has now informed moderators of these subreddits that it will replace resistant moderation teams to ensure that these spaces remain “open and accessible to users.” In a comment shared by r/Apple … Read more

Reddit’s Pricing Policy Raises Concerns for Third-Party App Developers- No Different from Twitter?

Apollo App Faces Exorbitant Costs to Continue Operating In a recent update from Reddit, a significant blow was dealt to third-party app developers as the platform announced pricing that closely resembles Twitter’s model. Notably, the popular Apollo app would be required to pay Reddit a staggering $20 million annually to maintain its current operations. The … Read more

The Pros and Cons of the Fediverse as an Alternative to Reddit

The fediverse is an interconnected network of federated social media platforms that offer an alternative to centralized platforms like Reddit. Here are some pros and cons of the fediverse as an alternative: Pros: Cons: In summary, the fediverse offers a decentralized alternative to Reddit with advantages such as privacy, data ownership, and customizable moderation. However, … Read more

The state of reddit [Repost]

Reposted from: https://reddit.com/r/EDC/comments/147a17j/reddit_is_killing_itself/ What’s going on? ​ A recent Reddit policy change threatens to kill many beloved third-party mobile apps, making a great many quality-of-life features not seen in the official mobile app permanently inaccessible to users. ​ On May 31, 2023, Reddit announced they were raising the price to make calls to their API … Read more

On Why the Reddit Blackouts Matter

The Reddit Blackout: Uniting for Platform Integrity and User Empowerment The Reddit platform has long served as a bastion of open discussion, community engagement, and the free exchange of ideas. However, recent controversies surrounding Reddit’s policies and moderation practices have sparked calls for a Reddit blackout—a collective action aimed at raising awareness and demanding change. … Read more

Apollo shuts down in June 30th in light of reddit API changes; A massive blackout commence in protests

Apollo App is a third-party mobile application designed for browsing and interacting with the Reddit platform. It is available for both iOS and Android devices and offers an alternative interface and feature set compared to the official Reddit mobile app. Apollo is known for its user-friendly design, customization options, and additional functionalities that enhance the … Read more