Reddit is pressuring moderators to end the blackout as they find new ways to protest. The blackout, which began on June 21, 2023, is in response to the firing of Victoria Taylor, a popular Reddit employee who was responsible for moderating the site’s AMA (Ask Me Anything) section.
The blackout has led to reduced Reddit traffic. The company wants it to end. CEO Steve Huffman is determined to find a solution.
Some moderators refuse to end the blackout until Victoria Taylor is reinstated, citing Reddit’s corporate control. They aim to protest silencing.
Some moderators refuse to end the blackout until Victoria Taylor is reinstated, highlighting Reddit’s corporate control and the need for free expression.
Moderators are finding new ways to protest, such as changing subreddit appearances and posting support messages for Taylor. Some are even urging users to boycott Reddit entirely.
The duration of the blackout’s continuation is still uncertain. The moderators show determination and won’t give in easily.
Here are some of the new ways that moderators are protesting:
- Some moderators altered their subreddits’ appearance, expressing support for Taylor. For instance, r/AskReddit replaced its logo with a black screen stating “Victoria Taylor was fired.”
- Many moderators are posting messages of support for Taylor on their subreddits, often including links to petitions calling for her reinstatement.
It is unclear how long the blackout will last. However, it is clear that the moderators are not going to back down without a fight.
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