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Reddit will force everyone to log in

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Briefings

Reddit announced a mandatory login requirement for all users, ending the ability to browse without an account. This change follows a lawsuit over unauthorized data scraping and includes a product update limiting access to 'Old Reddit.' The shift impacts user experience and data privacy, though specific implementation dates remain unclear.

Key points

• Reddit requires all users to log in to access the platform, ending the ability to browse without an account.
• The site filed a lawsuit over alleged unauthorized data scraping and implemented a product update limiting access to 'Old Reddit'.

Context

Reddit is a crowdsourced information platform where users contribute content. The mandatory login requirement follows a lawsuit over unauthorized data scraping and includes a product update limiting access to 'Old Reddit.'

Limitations

No definitive timeline on when the change will be fully implemented is provided. Specific details on the scope of the product update and the exact nature of the data scraping allegations remain unconfirmed.

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