Thousands of Subreddits Pledge to Remain Dark to Protest Reddit API Change

Some subreddits are once again public, but thousands say they'll remain dark until Reddit reverses course. Reddit's CEO reportedly told employees that the protest 'will pass.'
Some subreddits are once again public, but thousands say they'll remain dark until Reddit reverses course. Reddit's CEO reportedly told employees that the protest 'will pass.

r/gaming is the first to return from the big subs. : r/Damnthatsinteresting

We are opening back up the subreddit. Resume posting as normal. But if you want to know why, read below. : r/Seaofthieves

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