Reddit's New Restrictions on Old Reddit Access and RSS Feeds

Reddit is implementing stricter access controls for old.reddit.com to combat bot scraping, requiring users to be logged in and have visited within the last six months. This change also includes the discontinuation of RSS feed support, significantly altering how users interact with the platform's legacy interface.

- Background on bot scraping issues affecting Reddit content
- New login and activity requirements for accessing old.reddit.com
- Impact on lurkers and previously anonymous browsing habits
- Cessation of support for RSS feeds due to scraping concerns

This video explains the technical and policy shifts aimed at protecting site integrity while limiting public access to older versions of the site.