We didn't want to make this posts today, but it's important and we hope you'll take the time to read as it is effecting most of your favourite community's.

Reddit has recently announced changes to their API that could shut down many, if not all, 3rd party apps that people use to enjoy their favourite communities, this one included.

One of the biggest changes to the API is that it is moving from a free to a paid model, resulting in expenses that developers of 3rd party apps simply cannot afford. To put the price change in to context, Apollo, one of the most popular 3rd party apps for Reddit, is looking at a cost of $1.7 million per month to continue operating. That's a cost of $12,000 per 50 million API requests. In contrast, Apollo pays Imgur $166 for every 50 million API calls.

Even if you're not using a 3rd party app yourself, these changes will impact the communities you enjoy as well, many NSFW subreddits will potentially have no choice but to shutdown. We rely on 3rd party or self-made tools, that utilise Reddit's API, like spam bots, bots for multiple reports on a post and so on. If we are unable to use bots like these then both subreddits would be a lot worse off in terms of spam and bots, it wouldn't be a pleasant experience for you all and we would hate to see that happen.

Here's a little TLDR on why this is important.

So what are we planning?

On June 12th, we and a growing number of other subs - large and small - will go dark for 48 hours. During that time, you will not be able to view or post any content on r/EdgingTalk or r/EdgeTogether (WE WILL BE BACK after the protest)

This isn't something we want of course

We understand that many of you enjoy coming here (and cumming here) because it's a fantastic community full of amazing people that just love getting unbelievably horny and sharing that experience with others.

We can't tell you that the blackout will solve the problem, But we have to try something to get the word out that this is a very stupid move for a lot of communities both SFW and NSFW that if this is implemented you may never see again.

What you can do to support this

While subs going dark is one thing, regular users can help as well.

Reach out to Reddit via the channels available to you: Modmail r/reddit, comment in relevant posts regarding the API changes, submit your comments via the contact forms.

Spread the word about the changes and the consequences where you can. Doesn't have to be on Reddit. The important thing is getting it out to as many people as possible.

Participate in the communities that highlight this issue: r/Save3rdPartyApps, r/apolloapp, r/redditisfun, r/getnarwhal/

Lastly, don't be a muppet, As annoying as it all is for everyone, being toxic or aggressive is not the way to go, not here.

Thank you we hope you understand the situation, help spread the word, especially to your favourite NSFW subs and get them on board!