The Future of Transcribers of Reddit
by u/halailah in TranscribersOfReddit
Ginsburg further explained that the API changes, along with limitations on their workload and a lack of trust in Reddit as a platform, made it impossible to continue the project. The decision to shut down the community reflects the frustration felt by the volunteers and their belief that Reddit’s management does not prioritize accessibility concerns.
While Reddit has stated that some third-party accessibility apps will be exempt from the API access charges, community members argue that these apps, such as RedReader, Dystopia, and Luna, lack adequate moderation functions for blind and visually impaired moderators.
