Old Reddit Lives On! CEO Promises to Keep It Running

Good news for fans of the classic Reddit interface! Despite its age, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman (spez) has assured users that “old Reddit” will remain accessible as long as there’s a community that uses and loves it. This announcement comes as a relief to many long-time Reddit users who prefer the older design over the newer interface.

In a recent post outlining future platform changes, Huffman playfully teased the imminent shutdown of old Reddit. However, he quickly clarified it was a joke, acknowledging the strong attachment many users have to the original layout. “We’ll figure out how to work around it and keep it online as long as people are using it,” he stated.

While old Reddit is safe for now, the platform is still planning significant updates. These include:

• Streamlining Subreddit Creation: Making it easier for users to create and manage their own communities.
• Evolving r/popular: Improving the way popular content is surfaced and discovered.
• Moderator Empowerment: Shifting the focus from policing to community building, with enhanced AI-driven tools.

Reddit also aims to enhance user verification. To ensure a human-centric environment and comply with regulations, the platform will require additional verification steps. Huffman emphasized that Reddit will partner with third-party services to confirm user identity and age in certain regions while safeguarding anonymity.

Recent updates also include improvements to Reddit Chat, such as the introduction of allowlists. This follows the earlier announcement of replacing user PMs with the Chat feature.

So, rejoice old Reddit enthusiasts! Your favorite interface isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Reddit is committed to supporting its loyal user base while continuing to evolve the platform for the future.

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