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Thousands Of Subreddits Go Dark In Protest

The version of Reddit we’ll see over the next few days may be a shell of itself. More than 100 subreddits have already gone dark, and thousands more plan to follow in protest of Reddit’s coming API changes, according to the website Reddark, which is tracking the protests, The Verge reported. The protests are happening over API changes that will

Reddit CEO Will Charge App Makers A High Price

Reddit CEO Steve Huffman has finally spoken publicly about the company’s deeply unpopular API changes that have resulted in some of the most-used third-party reddit apps saying they will be forced to shut down. In an AMA (Ask Me Anything) discussion, Huffman promised improvements to Reddit’s own app, but seemed unwilling to make concessions on pricing and other issues that

Reddit Files to Go Public

Reddit Inc. announced on December 15, 2021, that it is confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) relating to the proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. The initial

Reddit Acquired Dubsmash

Reddit announced that it has acquired short-form video social platform Dubsmash. Dubsmash's mission is to elevate under-represented creators. They have built a beautiful and fun product that enables their users to create unique, dynamic, interactive content. While Dubsmash will maintain its own platform and brand, we also look forward to bringing our teams together to combine the unique creator experience

Reddit Research Nearly Proves Godwin’s Law

It's a cliche that's almost as old as the internet itself, and it's summed up succinctly by Godwin's Law: As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches - that is, if an online discussion (regardless of topic or scope) goes on long enough, sooner or later someone will compare someone or something to Hitler

Reddit Expanded its “Block User” Feature

It appears that Reddit is working on making itself a nicer place to visit. The company has expanded its “block user” feature. This change was made at around the same time Reddit launched its new mobile app. The Reddit announcement about the improved “block user” feature starts by pointing out that Reddit is a place “where virtually anyone can voice,

Reddit has Launched an Official Mobile App

Reddit has launched the first mobile app that was built by the company. The Reddit mobile app is available for both iPhone and Android and is now available in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Reddit VP of Consumer Product, Alex Le, posted information about the official Reddit app on Reddit. It explains that the company planned to deliver their