Reddit is putting more limits on Old.Reddit.com

First reported by Ars Technica at · Updated · 3 sources

Reddit has added more restrictions to Old Reddit, saying it is fighting "automated abuse." According to 9to5Mac, one limit was already in place and a second has now been announced. The company is also discontinuing RSS support, changes the site says some long-time users are likely to dislike.

  • Engadget describes the new Reddit as struggling to avoid scraping.
  • 9to5Mac says the two changes are likely to prove unpopular with some long-time users.

Covered by 3 publishers within 17 hours of the first report.

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Engadget Reddit imposes new restrictions on Old Reddit · staff@engadget.com (Karissa Bell)
Ars Technica Reddit is putting more limits on Old.Reddit.com · Scharon Harding
9to5Mac Reddit is making two changes some long-time users won’t like · Ben Lovejoy