Reddit imposes new restrictions on Old Reddit
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Reddit will block access to Old.Reddit.com for users who have not logged in within the past six months. The change follows a July policy that required login to use Old Reddit, aiming to curb scraping and automated traffic. The new restriction will roll out over the next few months, affecting most current Old Reddit users.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- The Verge·Reddit says it has to cut back access to ‘Old Reddit’ because of AI bots
- Engadget·Reddit imposes new restrictions on Old Reddit
- Ars Technica·Reddit is putting more limits on Old.Reddit.com
Reddit will block access to Old.Reddit.com for users who have not logged in within the past six months. The change follows a July policy that required login to use Old Reddit, aiming to curb scraping and automated traffic. The new restriction will be implemented over the next few months, affecting most current Old Reddit users.
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