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How will going dark for only 2 days will protest the API pricing?
Seems like taking a short break will have minimal impact on the Reddit org. Might lose a few users, but it seems like Reddit will barely be scathed.
I feel a better solution would be mods going on strike until a compromise is reached. Lack of moderation will threaten the integrity of Reddit FAR more than missing out on 2 days profit.
I’ve seen a lot of posts explaining the situation, but… what’s our goal/demand for an outcome? Are we demanding the API stay free, or a certain dollar amount?
Comment by Arianity at 07/06/2023 at 19:11 UTC
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How will going dark for only 2 days will protest the API pricing?
Going darker for longer risks a backlash from reddit. Certain subreddit's are balancing making a stance vs that risk, as well as the damage done to the community. That said, many seem to be threatening to go dark indefinitely.
It's much weaker, yes, but we've already seen backpeddling before they've even gone dark.
I’ve seen a lot of posts explaining the situation, but… what’s our goal/demand for an outcome? Are we demanding the API stay free, or a certain dollar amount?
The devs have said they're willing to pay. I don't think we've settled on a particular dollar amount, just that the current pricing is orders of magnitude off