Reddit’s blackout protest is set to continue indefinitely (old.reddit.com)

Article summary

The article discusses Reddit's blackout protest, which is set to continue indefinitely. The protest involves subreddits going dark to protest against Reddit's policies. The discussion around the article reveals that the protest has affected various subreddits, not just popular ones. The impact of the protest on Reddit's traffic and user engagement is also being debated.

Main themes

• Reddit blackout protest
• alternative platforms
• community migration
• protest effectiveness
• Reddit policies
• user engagement
• online platforms and community building

What commenters say

• The protest is not effective because Reddit can still show ads and make money as long as people keep visiting the site.
• A viable alternative to Reddit is needed for the protest to be successful, but currently, there isn't one.
• Some communities have successfully migrated to other platforms in the past, but it's not a straightforward process.
• The protest may not be having the intended impact, but it has led to an increase in traffic on other platforms, such as Hacker News.
• The lack of a better alternative to Reddit makes it difficult for users to leave the platform, despite their dissatisfaction with its policies.
• The protest has highlighted the importance of having a viable alternative to Reddit, which could potentially lead to the development of new platforms.
• The effectiveness of the protest depends on the number of users who participate and the impact it has on Reddit's traffic and revenue.
• The protest has also raised questions about the role of moderators and the importance of community engagement in online platforms.