Reddit Imposes New Restrictions on Subreddit Moderation

Moderators now need admin approval to change subreddit status, aiming to prevent disruptive protests.

Reddit moderators must obtain approval from admins to switch subreddits from public to private or to change other community types.
The policy change follows last year's protests against Reddit's API pricing, which saw thousands of subreddits go private.
Reddit claims the new rules are necessary to protect the platform's stability and prevent actions that could harm the site.
Requests for changes will be reviewed within 24 hours, with automatic approval for smaller or newer subreddits.
Moderators and users express concerns that the new policy diminishes their ability to hold Reddit accountable.