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=> Addressing the community about changes to our API
created by spez on 09/06/2023 at 17:44 UTC* - 0 upvotes (https, www.reddit.com)
created by spez on 17/02/2022 at 18:20 UTC - 1429 upvotes (https, www.reddit.com)
=> 886 comments
=> Debate, dissent, and protest on Reddit
created by spez on 25/08/2021 at 23:15 UTC - 0 upvotes (https, www.reddit.com)
=> 1 comments
=> An update on the recent issues surrounding a Reddit employee
created by spez on 24/03/2021 at 22:37 UTC - 107366 upvotes (https, www.reddit.com)
=> Today we’re testing a new way to discuss political ads (and announcements)
created by spez on 09/09/2020 at 16:07 UTC - 0 upvotes (https, www.reddit.com)
=> Today we’re testing a new way to discuss political ads (and announcements)
created by spez on 09/09/2020 at 16:06 UTC* - 17312 upvotes (https, www.reddit.com)
=> 2 comments
=> Update to Our Content Policy
created by spez on 29/06/2020 at 17:00 UTC* - 21321 upvotes (https, www.reddit.com)
=> Upcoming changes to our content policy, our board, and where we’re going from here
created by spez on 05/06/2020 at 19:04 UTC - 40928 upvotes (https, www.reddit.com)
=> Spring forward… into Reddit’s 2019 transparency report
created by spez on 24/02/2020 at 21:12 UTC* - 36558 upvotes (https, www.reddit.com)
=> Reddit’s 2018 transparency report (and maybe other stuff)
created by spez on 13/02/2019 at 18:07 UTC* - 23464 upvotes (https, www.reddit.com)
=> You have thousands of questions, I have dozens of answers! Reddit CEO here, AMA.
created by spez on 04/10/2018 at 16:01 UTC* - 17305 upvotes (https, www.reddit.com)
=> Despite everyone saying the redesign is perfect, please align these before we all go insane.
created by spez on 18/04/2018 at 20:11 UTC - 1656 upvotes (https, i.redd.it)
=> 124 comments
=> Reddit’s 2017 transparency report and suspect account findings
created by spez on 10/04/2018 at 20:46 UTC* - 19185 upvotes (https, www.reddit.com)
created by spez on 04/04/2018 at 19:20 UTC - 439 upvotes (https, www.reddit.com)
=> 133 comments
=> In response to recent reports about the integrity of Reddit, I’d like to share our thinking.
created by spez on 05/03/2018 at 18:16 UTC - 31121 upvotes (https, www.reddit.com)
=> Not my first, could be my last, State of the Snoo-nion
created by spez on 30/01/2018 at 18:12 UTC* - 20166 upvotes (https, www.reddit.com)
=> The FCC’s vote was predictably frustrating, but we’re not done fighting for net neutrality.
created by spez on 14/12/2017 at 17:10 UTC* - 194096 upvotes (https, www.reddit.com)
=> An update on the fight for the free and open internet
created by spez on 27/11/2017 at 18:03 UTC* - 92805 upvotes (https, www.reddit.com)
=> Time for my quarterly inquisition. Reddit CEO here, AMA.
created by spez on 01/11/2017 at 15:32 UTC* - 30932 upvotes (https, www.reddit.com)
=> With so much going on in the world, I thought I’d share some Reddit updates to distract you all
created by spez on 31/07/2017 at 17:10 UTC* - 21152 upvotes (https, www.reddit.com)
created by spez on 13/05/2017 at 00:11 UTC - 9108 upvotes (https, www.reddit.com)
=> I hear the feedback on CSS / styles. I’m traveling, but will be back next week to chat more.
created by spez on 03/05/2017 at 23:23 UTC - 285 upvotes (https, www.reddit.com)
=> 295 comments
=> I'm Steve Huffman, programmer and Reddit CEO. AMA.
created by spez on 24/04/2017 at 20:00 UTC* - 2171 upvotes (https, www.reddit.com)
=> 250 comments
=> The web redesign, CSS, and mod tools
created by spez on 21/04/2017 at 16:04 UTC* - 1501 upvotes (https, www.reddit.com)
=> It's that time of year again. We just published our 2016 Transparency Report.
created by spez on 03/04/2017 at 19:58 UTC - 29663 upvotes (https, www.reddit.com)
=> Comment by spez at 23/10/2024 at 00:57 UTC
22 upvotes
I tried Ghost
=> Comment by spez at 22/10/2024 at 16:48 UTC
7 upvotes
I tried Arrow
=> Comment by spez at 09/06/2023 at 19:25 UTC
-2221 upvotes
We can always do more, and better and faster, but we shared the progress we made over the past 24 months in a few posts (see here[1], here[2], and here[3]). That list includes but is not limited to the following features:
Mod Notes[4], User Mod Log[5], Mobile Removal Reasons[6], Mod Queue sort improvements[7],
increased the number of removal reasons[8], Increased the subreddit emoji limit[9], Technical improvements to how automoderator functions[10], Improved the functionality of Modmail rate limits[11], Increased the Ban Notes character limit[12], Launched Subreddit 2 Subreddit Modmail[13], Adding removal reasons and content snapshots for content removed by Reddit[14], Text availability on all post types[15], Adding visibility into NSFW tagging[16], abuse removals, and appeals & approvals[17], Creation of the u/ModSupportBot, Remove as subreddit[18], Mod Notes & User Mod Log in Modmail[19], Mod Queue improvements (on desktop)[20], Show Previous Mod Actions[21], Safety teams started testing a new ban evasion tool[22], We launched our new Mod Education site[23], Community Team made updates to our Top Mod Removal process[24], Automoderator was upgraded to include Subreddit karma[25], we updated the discoverability settings for subreddits within Community Settings[26], and Mod Insights[27].
We also shared the set of enhancements coming in the next few months here[28].
=> 1: https://new.reddit.com/r/reddit/comments/weiqc0/better_faster_stronger_recent_improvements_to/ | 2: https://new.reddit.com/r/reddit/comments/107orxe/ringing_in_2023_with_a_2022_reflection_on_mod/ | 3: https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/12kxfd4/mobile_moderation_on_reddit/ | 4: https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/t8vafc/announcing_mod_notes/ | 5: https://new.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/t8vafc/announcing_mod_notes/ | 6: https://new.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/vnmpgo/mobile_removal_reasons_mod_queue_improvements/ | 7: https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/vnmpgo/mobile_removal_reasons_mod_queue_improvements/ | 8: https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/t0jbjq/important_updates_from_the_mod_front/ | 9: https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/t0jbjq/important_updates_from_the_mod_front/ | 10: https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/t0jbjq/important_updates_from_the_mod_front/ | 11: https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/t0jbjq/important_updates_from_the_mod_front/ | 12: https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/tt5rjw/april_mod_experience_product_update/ | 13: https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/unhdwz/announcing_subreddit_2_subreddit_modmail/ | 14: https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/w32ftw/mod_log_updates_coming_soon_adding_removal/ | 15: https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/vj4evp/text_now_available_on_all_post_types/ | 16: https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/v2o33p/mod_log_updates_adding_visibility_into_nsfw/ | 17: https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/v2o33p/mod_log_updates_adding_visibility_into_nsfw/ | 18: https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/wpy5c8/announcing_remove_as_a_subreddit/ | 19: https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/x0wabz/yo_dawg_i_heard_you_liked_mod_notes/ | 20: https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/yovri6/mod_queue_improvements_and_an_update_to_the_ios/ | 21: https://new.reddit.com/r/reddit/comments/107orxe/ringing_in_2023_with_a_2022_reflection_on_mod/ | 22: https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/wrnnvb/piloting_a_new_ban_evasion_tool/ | 23: https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/xf23s8/weve_just_launched_our_new_mod_education_site/ | 24: https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/xwim7v/updates_to_inactive_top_mod_removal_process/ | 25: https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/zk9qn8/subreddit_karma_is_now_in_automod/ | 26: https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/z7a9kb/updating_your_communitys_discoverability_settings/ | 27: https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/11k9rv0/announcing_mod_insights_a_new_data_tool_for_mod/?sort=new | 28: https://new.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/142kh8s/improvement_to_the_mobile_mod_queue/
=> Comment by spez at 09/06/2023 at 18:57 UTC
-1757 upvotes
Apologies for the delay. We are responding now.
If others have apps they would like to be considered for the paid API tier, please reach out here[1] and select “This is a partnership request.”
=> 1: https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=14868593862164
=> Comment by spez at 09/06/2023 at 18:56 UTC
-2561 upvotes
How do you address the concerns of users who feel that Reddit has become increasingly profit-driven and less focused on community engagement?
We’ll continue to be profit-driven until profits arrive. Unlike some of the 3P apps, we are not profitable.
=> Comment by spez at 09/06/2023 at 18:52 UTC*
-948 upvotes
We are working with RedReader and Dystopia to make sure they have access and will continue to work with others. We’ll review requests to ensure that the app is non-commercial and focused on accessibility needs. Approved apps can use the Data API for free.
For our own apps, there is no excuse. We will do better.
=> Comment by spez at 09/06/2023 at 18:47 UTC
-743 upvotes
We’re re-enabling pushshift for mod use cases in the next week or so. We’ve got a number of relevant mod tool improvements shipping soon: an improved mod queue this month, and mod log and mod mail coming thereafter.
Mis-labeling communities as NSFW (or not) is a violation of our policies.
=> Comment by spez at 09/06/2023 at 18:38 UTC
-715 upvotes
We are following the model of “get x requests for free,” which applies to 90% of current API users. Profit sharing is more complex—could be interesting someday—so we’re starting off with heavy users sharing the cost.
=> Comment by spez at 09/06/2023 at 18:33 UTC
-632 upvotes
Yes and no. 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 3P apps.
=> Comment by spez at 09/06/2023 at 18:27 UTC
-879 upvotes
I acknowledge it was a tight timeline. For what it’s worth, we are continuing to chat with many of the developers who still want to work with us.
=> Comment by spez at 09/06/2023 at 18:14 UTC
-606 upvotes
We started sharing[1] this information in April, and also had Mod Council calls following the post.
=> 1: https://www.reddit.com/r/reddit/comments/12qwagm/an_update_regarding_reddits_api/
=> Comment by spez at 09/06/2023 at 18:10 UTC
-1085 upvotes
We’re continuing to work with folks who want to work with us. For what it’s worth, this includes many of the apps that haven’t been taking the spotlight this week.
=> Comment by spez at 09/06/2023 at 18:06 UTC
-637 upvotes
As I shared in my post, We want everyone to be able to use Reddit. As a result, non-commercial, accessibility-focused apps and tools will continue to have free access. We’re working with apps like RedReader and Dystopia and a few others to ensure they can continue to access the Data API.
=> Comment by spez at 09/06/2023 at 18:01 UTC
-826 upvotes
It’s a constant fight to keep this content at all. We are going to keep it. But the regulatory environment has gotten much stricter about adult content, and as a result we have to be strict / conservative about where it shows up.
=> Comment by spez at 09/06/2023 at 17:57 UTC
-5330 upvotes
His “joke” is the least of our issues. His behavior and communications with us has been all over the place—saying one thing to us while saying something completely different externally; recording and leaking a private phone call—to the point where I don’t know how we could do business with him.
=> Comment by spez at 09/06/2023 at 17:49 UTC*
-1681 upvotes
There are a couple things we are focused on right now: mod tools, specifically an improved mod queue this month and improved mod log, mod mail after; and we’re doing a bunch of work on feeds and comments to make them more cohesive. We are also going to make the official Reddit apps more accessible.
=> Comment by spez at 15/07/2022 at 21:00 UTC
21 upvotes
This[1] was the beginning of the internet for me. I used to access it from the public library after school. I can draw a straight line from reading this stuff to working on Reddit today.
=> 1: https://web.archive.org/web/19970322055948/http://www.lysator.liu.se/etexts/
=> Comment by spez at 18/05/2022 at 19:23 UTC
8 upvotes
It's Reddit and nobody has mentioned Weird Al yet?
'twas my first concert. Maybe not the best, but definitely not the worst.
=> Comment by spez at 17/02/2022 at 21:22 UTC*
16 upvotes
Subreddits that truly exist in bad faith tend to not survive. And we can usually know how it’s going to go based on how the moderators respond when we reach out with a request[1] for them to tighten things up. If they are unable or unwilling to work with us we will then move towards sanctions, which can include things such as actioning users up to and including removing moderators or removing subreddits completely.
=> 1: https://www.redditinc.com/policies/moderator-guidelines
It’s not against our policies to have views that are unpopular, unfashionable, or simply wrong. It’s not prudent (or feasible) for us as a company to broadly make these decisions for people. However, we do take action against communities or users that violate our content policy[2]. Communities are also free to (and do) draw their own lines by creating specific rules, which is a really important quality of Reddit communities.
=> 2: https://www.redditinc.com/policies/content-policy
Where we spend most of our energy is preventing manipulation of Reddit. This can range from preventing groups of people from cheating with votes to our new “Community Interference” report reason, which as we shared recently in our Transparency Report[3], is 58% actionable (which is among the highest actionability rates of all our report reasons).
=> 3: https://www.reddit.com/r/redditsecurity/comments/su8p2e/q4_safety_security_report/
=> Comment by spez at 17/02/2022 at 19:06 UTC
1 upvotes
Hi everyone,
Here is the Talk[1]. I'll do my best to address some of the more nuanced questions live.
=> 1: https://www.reddit.com/talk/9acbd3a2-99ef-4820-893f-fcf23ff8a541
(It's our first time using this format, bear with us!)
=> Comment by spez at 17/02/2022 at 19:00 UTC
50 upvotes
The technical term is "Snooling" and yes I have one. It's hard to type out what a great experience it has been so far. And all the clichés are true.
=> Comment by spez at 17/02/2022 at 18:58 UTC*
23 upvotes
Great question. Will take this one live.
=> 1: https://www.reddit.com/talk/9acbd3a2-99ef-4820-893f-fcf23ff8a541
=> Comment by spez at 17/02/2022 at 18:55 UTC
41 upvotes
moderators, amirite?
=> Comment by spez at 17/02/2022 at 18:51 UTC*
25 upvotes
Thanks for the question, I'll take this one live.
=> 1: https://www.reddit.com/talk/9acbd3a2-99ef-4820-893f-fcf23ff8a541
I would be lying if I said the media does not get our attention from time to time, but so do users and our own team, more often than not. We make decisions based on our policies, our values (which are listed here today), and our mission. As it relates to removing subreddits, just yesterday we released our annual Transparency Report for 2021. We removed more than 400,000 subreddits last year. The vast majority of them were for being unmoderated or for content manipulation. But you’ll see about 13,000 subreddits were removed for a variety of other policy violating reasons.
Far and away the most important of our stakeholders are communities. Reddit does not exist without them. That’s why I think it’s important that these values be public, so everyone knows what our priorities are. Of course, we make decisions to support the business when we need to, but in the long term the business exists to support our platform.
=> Comment by spez at 17/02/2022 at 18:50 UTC
58 upvotes
Does an upvote count?
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