Members of the official Steam subreddit have found a creative and humorous way to express their dissatisfaction with Reddit's recent announcement regarding API pricing. The decision to charge for the API instead of keeping it free has sparked outrage and criticism among many Reddit users, leading to a widespread protest across various subreddits. Last week, over 8,000 different subreddits participated in a site-wide blackout to demonstrate their opposition. Reddit's CEO and administrators responded by threatening to remove protesting communities, resulting in the majority of subreddits resuming their normal activities. However, even though the blackout protests have ended, there are still Reddit members who are finding alternative methods to express their discontent with the company's choice to charge for the API. This move has resulted in the closure of several third-party apps, triggering anger and frustration among users. Specifically, the Steam subreddit, which caters to fans of the popular online game store, has adopted a humorous approach to make their voices heard.
The Steam subreddit has taken a unique approach to express their discontent by focusing on content related to steam, steampunk, and the vaporization of water instead of discussing the usual features of Steam. The community has embraced this opportunity to protest in a lighthearted and amusing manner. Users have shared various posts featuring steam ships and even an advertisement for STEAM education. This protest stands out as one of the most entertaining ones on Reddit, showcasing the community's passion for steam in a hilariously peaceful way.
It will be intriguing to observe the duration of these protests or whether Reddit users will devise alternative means to express their dissatisfaction with the modifications.
