Hello, community!

We wanted to let you all know that r/Soraru. as well as its sister subreddits, r/mafumafu and r/AfterTheRainUnit, went private recently to protest Reddit's recent API price changes. This was not a random decision; without feasible access to Reddit's API, third-party apps that help with accessibility for disabled individuals, as well as better tools for moderation, would become defunct.

Unfortunately, we have received notices from Reddit staff stating that, if we are to remain private, they will take action. Because there is nothing else we can do, we urge you to research third-party apps (notable ones include Apollo, Reddit is Fun, Reddit for Blind, Luna for Reddit, Dystopia, and BaconReader).

Despite this, there is still some good news. Reddit has amended its new API terms to include an exception for accessibility apps; the only caveat is that we do not know which ones will qualify. For example, BaconReader is marketed to everyone but includes support for screen magnification, changing text size, color contrast changes, and screen readers, whilst Apollo integrates most iOS accessibility APIs, but Reddit seems reluctant to let it continue its service.

Thank you for sticking with us during this time, and happy Soraruko-posting.

Best regards,

the r/Soraru moderation team