Reddit Tweaks Protest Policies to Keep Users in Check
Reddit’s users revolted after the site made an unpopular change in 2023. Sensitive to the impact on its business, Reddit shut off the ability to protest using its own tools, which isn't going down well with users.
Reddit's latest policy change could stifle future protests against the platform
On Monday, Reddit's VP of community, Laura Nestler, announced in a post on the platform's r/modnews subreddit that the company was changing Community Type settings rules. Going forward, moderators will be required to submit a request to Reddit instead of being able to just change the setting immediately on their own.
In fear of more user protests, Reddit announces controversial policy change
The news marks another broad policy change that is likely to upset users and make Reddit seem unwilling to give into user feedback, despite Go_JasonWaterfalls saying that “protest is allowed on Reddit.” For example, in response, Reddit user CouncilOfStrongs said:
Reddit Moderators Rebel Against a New Anti-Protest Policy
Moderators will now need Reddit’s permission to turn subreddits private or not-safe-for-work (NSFW) and they are not happy about the change.
Reddit Makes Policy Change to Clamp Down on Power of Protests
Reddit has enacted a significant change on the platform, giving site admins greater powers over communities. Moderators on the site will no longer be able to change their subreddit from public to private or not safe for work (NSFW) without first gaining approval from staff.
Reddit policy changes make sitewide protests nearly impossible
Reddit has just changed the rules so moderators of subreddits must get admin approval to switch from public to private, as originally reported by The Verge. This is being seen by many as an attempt to curb sitewide protests,
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