Reddit Says It Won't Back Down Despite Ongoing Protests Over API Changes
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Reddit Says It Won't Back Down Despite Ongoing Protests Over API Changes
Reddit Says It Won't Back Down , Despite Ongoing Protests , Over API Changes.
The Verge reports that thousands of subreddits
have continued a 48-hour blackout, extending a
protest over proposed changes to the platform's API.
As many as 5,000 subreddits are still dark, including
some of the site's most popular communities.
Earlier this week, the protests began over Reddit's
plans to change the site's API, particularly
by instating fees, which drove
many third-party apps to shut down.
Earlier this week, the protests began over Reddit's
plans to change the site's API, particularly
by instating fees, which drove
many third-party apps to shut down.
Other proposed changes being protested
include Reddit's communication with users
and how the site handles mature content.
Other proposed changes being protested
include Reddit's communication with users
and how the site handles mature content.
Initially, over 8,000 subreddits were
reportedly participating in the protest.
.
The Verge reports that the proposed changes
are part of Reddit's push to make the site
profitable before an expected IPO later in 2023.
The Verge reports that the proposed changes
are part of Reddit's push to make the site
profitable before an expected IPO later in 2023.
Two things happened at the same time:
the LLM explosion put all Reddit data use
at the forefront, and our continuing efforts
to reign in costs to make Reddit self-
sustaining put a spotlight on the tens
of millions of dollars it costs us annually
to support the [third-party] apps.
, Steve Huffman, Reddit CEO, via The Verge.
Two things happened at the same time:
the LLM explosion put all Reddit data use
at the forefront, and our continuing efforts
to reign in costs to make Reddit self-
sustaining put a spotlight on the tens
of millions of dollars it costs us annually
to support the [third-party] apps.
, Steve Huffman, Reddit CEO, via The Verge.
We’ll continue
to be profit-driven
until profits arrive.
, Steve Huffman, Reddit CEO, via The Verge.
Despite protests, Reddit has reportedly said
it will not back down from moving
forward with the proposed changes.
We spend multimillions of dollars
on hosting fees and Reddit needs to
be fairly paid to continue supporting
high-usage third-party apps, Steve Huffman, Reddit CEO, via The Verge.
We spend multimillions of dollars
on hosting fees and Reddit needs to
be fairly paid to continue supporting
high-usage third-party apps, Steve Huffman, Reddit CEO, via The Verge
2024’s Most Overpriced , Sandwich Chains.
The days of $5 footlongs are a distant memory.
Higher food and labor costs are causing sandwich prices to rise, and customers aren't happy about it.
Customers took to social media to vent about the prices at these six sandwich chains, according to 'Eat This, Not That!'.
Subway, "I bought a Subway Sandwich for 21 bucks,"
said a customer on Reddit. .
Quality was always dubious but it managed to barely scrape by in the price-quality ratio curve. Now they are charging for them as if they were real subs, Subway customer, via Reddit.
Panera, A first-time customer was "absolutely floored
at the cost," according to 'Eat This, Not That!'.
I got a sandwich, cup of soup (the buy two combo), and chai tea. It was $28. Then I tipped.
So $30 for all that. Never again, Panera customer, via Reddit.
Firehouse Subs, People on social media say they have
paid between $15 and $18 for a sandwich.
Jimmy John's, "The other day I bought a slim 1 and a slim 4
with cheese. $17.50," a Redditor said. .
Jersey Mike's, Amid mixed reactions, one customer argued, "If you're
paying $17 for a sandwich at Jersey Mike's, then you are
getting a giant, which is absolutely enough for two meals.".
Potbelly, Last month, a customer took to X to write, "just left
@Potbelly and it was expensive trash with little to no meat
on it compared to @jerseymikes or @DiBellasSubs so sad."
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YouTube Leaks Spark Concerns , About Google Employee Access , to Unpublished Videos.
Last week, PlayStation's lineup for the
State of Play event was leaked shortly after
the event was scheduled to appear on YouTube.
Last week, PlayStation's lineup for the
State of Play event was leaked shortly after
the event was scheduled to appear on YouTube.
The Verge reports that the leak has
contributed to concerns regarding Google
employees' access to videos before they go live.
The issue was recently highlighted
in reports by Insider Gaming
and 404 Media.
One of the leaks, which was noted by Tom Henderson
of Insider Gaming, involved KSI's 2022 attempt to
give away over $10,000 in Amazon gift cards.
However, an internal YouTube investigation was started
after KSI realized that all of the gift card codes had
already been redeemed prior to the video going live.
However, an internal YouTube investigation was started
after KSI realized that all of the gift card codes had
already been redeemed prior to the video going live.
A similar internal investigation
was opened after the trailer
for GTA VI leaked online. .
According to a report by 404 Media, a Google
contractor was responsible for the 2017 Nintendo
leak that revealed an early look at 'Yoshi's Crafted World.'.
The Verge reports that an image
of the game's trailer was posted to
Reddit just ahead of its big reveal at E3. .
The post contained an “admin.youtube.com” URL,
which would suggest that an employee had
accessed the video prior to its public release.
According to a database entry reported on by
404 Media, Google confirmed that an employee
had gained access to and deliberately leaked the video.
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GameStop Rally , Continues Following Return of, 'Roaring Kitty' .
On June 3, meme stock GameStop rallied on rumors that
Keith Gill, the inspiration for the stock's 2021 short squeeze,
may be holding a significant share of the company. .
NBC reports that Gill, otherwise known as Roaring Kitty on YouTube
and X, posted a screenshot of what is believed to be his
extensive GameStop portfolio of common shares and call options. .
NBC reports that Gill, otherwise known as Roaring Kitty on YouTube
and X, posted a screenshot of what is believed to be his
extensive GameStop portfolio of common shares and call options. .
According to the image shared on Reddit's
r/SuperStonk forum, Gill is holding 5 million shares
of GameStop with an estimated worth of $115.7 million. .
According to the image shared on Reddit's
r/SuperStonk forum, Gill is holding 5 million shares
of GameStop with an estimated worth of $115.7 million. .
The post also showed 120,000 call
options with a strike price of $20. .
On May 31, GameStop
shares closed at $23.14.
As a result of Roaring Kitty's post,
shares in GameStop were up almost 84%,
reaching $42.55 in premarket trading.
NBC reports that around the same time as
the Reddit post, Gill also made a cryptic post
on X of a 'Reverse' card from the game 'Uno.'.
NBC reports that around the same time as
the Reddit post, Gill also made a cryptic post
on X of a 'Reverse' card from the game 'Uno.'.
Three weeks ago, Gill's first return to social media
led to an initial rally for GameStop that saw
shares more than double for the month of May.
Three weeks ago, Gill's first return to social media
led to an initial rally for GameStop that saw
shares more than double for the month of May.
In response to the May rally,
GameStop capitalized by raising
over $900 million in a stock sale.
The rally comes as GameStop continues to struggle
amid the transition away from brick-and-mortar
video game stores and towards online gaming. .
The rally comes as GameStop continues to struggle
amid the transition away from brick-and-mortar
video game stores and towards online gaming.
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Reddit Hackers Want , $4.5 Million Ransom.
Ransomware group BlackCat claims to be responsible for the phishing attack on the platform in February, The Verge reports.
The hackers say they stole 80GB..
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