Reddit, a popular discussion platform for ages, has become the subject of controversy which forced other communities to shut down. From its API pricing changes to the other adjustments, several subreddits are leaving for good to avoid unfair treatment.
Recently, Mojang, the developer behind the sandbox video game "Minecraft," has finalized its plan to part ways with Reddit.
The "Minecraft" team said that they would no longer post updates and share changelogs.
'Minecraft' Devs Leave Reddit For Good
The front page of the internet was put in hot water when subreddits noticed that its billing changes were out of the charts. Because of this, content creators and other channels decided to exit the platform and support the protest against the implementations.
So Long, and Thanks for All the Feedback
by u/sliced_lime in Minecraft
According to Gameranx, while the Minecraft team will no longer be actively participating on Reddit, they encourage fans to continue interacting and sharing unofficial update threads. They suggest that fans provide feedback through the official Minecraft feedback website or reach out to the team via their official social media channels.
The changes made by Reddit have faced widespread scrutiny, and many users have expressed their desire for a reversal of these decisions.
In response, some subreddits have gone private or modified their content as a form of protest. The future of Reddit now hinges on whether the platform's leadership will reconsider their choices or risk losing users to competing platforms that offer a similar experience.
It's important to note that not all studios associated with Microsoft will necessarily follow the Minecraft team's decision. The policy change currently only affects the Java Team within Minecraft.
As July approaches, it remains to be seen how these developments will impact Reddit's traffic and whether the platform's management will respond to the concerns raised by its user community.
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Reddit Blackout
Following the sensational departure of the developer behind the world's best-selling video game, some subreddits think that it's logical to follow in its footsteps.
In a report by CNBC on Thursday, June 29, some of the famous communities that participated in the "blackout" are r/Gaming, r/Science, and r/Music.
In an interview with the publication, r/Gaming moderator Dac Croach said that the volunteers do all the moderation tasks in Reddit, not only the user-generated content.
"We're talking hundreds of thousands of volunteers putting in hours a day to keep the site safe, entertaining, and enjoyable for community members. And it's tough to see that those people, when their voices are loud like this, are being ostensibly ignored," Croach added.
To put an end to the protests, Reddit boss Steve Huffman said that protesting moderators should be voted out by all interested Reddit users.
For Huffman, this proposal will address the growing concern amid API changes. He believes that this would also not spare those moderators who abuse and manipulate certain communities on the platform.
