Attention, fellow SR4Rers:

We need to address a critical issue that poses a serious threat to freedom of speech and the availability of NSFW content on Reddit. A recent policy change by Reddit is just the first step towards the eventual shutdown of these vital aspects of our platform.

On May 31, 2023, Reddit announced a drastic increase in the price to access their API, jeopardizing the existence of beloved third-party apps and customization options. This policy change not only affects the apps themselves but also hampers the ability of subreddit moderators to maintain their communities effectively.

However, the implications go beyond individual apps and subreddits. This change is indicative of a larger trend designed to undermine freedom of speech on Reddit. By limiting the availability of third-party apps, Reddit is consolidating control and pushing towards a more centralized and heavily regulated platform. Furthermore, we must also recognize that this policy change is a part of a larger plan that could ultimately lead to the removal of NSFW content from Reddit entirely. The consequences for our subreddit, and all users, would be significant.

In light of this threat, many subreddits, including ours, will participate in a site-wide blackout on June 12th. We will be furthering our blackout to June 19th to show our extended support as an NSFW community that will be heavily impacted by these upcoming changes.

This is a crucial moment for us to make our voices heard and send a strong message to Reddit. By going dark, we aim to demonstrate the widespread concern and opposition to this policy change.

However, our actions shouldn't stop with the blackout. It is essential that we actively engage and take a stand against these developments. Here's what you can do to support this cause:

1. Complain. Message the mods of reddit.com, who are the admins of the site: message /u/reddit: submit a support request: comment in relevant threads on r/reddit, such as this one, leave a negative review on their official iOS or Android app- and sign your username in support to this post.
2. Spread the word. Rabble-rouse on related subreddits. Meme it up, make it spicy. Bitch about it to your cat. Suggest anyone you know who moderates a subreddit join us at our sister sub at r/ModCoord - but please don't pester mods you don't know by simply spamming their modmail.
3. Boycott and spread the word...to Reddit's competition! Stay off Reddit entirely on June 12th through the 13th- instead, take to your favorite non-Reddit platform of choice and make some noise in support!
4. Don't be a jerk. As upsetting this may be, threats, profanity and vandalism will be worse than useless in getting people on our side. Please make every effort to be as restrained, polite, reasonable and law-abiding as possible.

We must remain vigilant, united, and resolute in our defense of freedom of speech and the preservation of NSFW content on Reddit. While engaging in this fight, let us also remember to conduct ourselves respectfully, demonstrating the strength and civility of our community.

Together, we can protect the values that make Reddit a unique and vibrant platform for open expression and diverse content. Join us in this blackout protest on June 12th and let our collective voice be heard!

/r/swingersr4r Mod Team