Reddit has announced a paid API model, which has led to an unprecedented protest with over 8,000 subreddits going dark and countless third-party apps facing an uncertain future. Join us as we dive into the reasoning behind Reddit's move and the impact it's having on users, moderators, and the app ecosystem. We'll discuss the challenges Reddit faces in its pursuit of profits and an IPO, and whether they can strike a balance between business goals and maintaining the user experience that has made them so popular. From Reddit's history of neglecting user tooling to the potential consequences of this blackout, we'll cover it all in this short TLDR episode.
