yishan wong Archives

Reddit will save itself from the garbage people

The good people on Reddit deserve a better platform.

On Jul 16, 2015 by Nick Douglas

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Reddit’s former CEO says Ellen Pao fought for free speech this whole time

Pao's departure was initially cheered by redditors who thought she was pushing for censorship.

On Jul 15, 2015 by Aaron Sankin

Tech

Reddit doesn’t just need a new CEO—it needs a new culture

The future of the Internet is at stake.

On Nov 18, 2014 by Chris Osterndorf

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The real reason Reddit’s CEO stepped down

Yishan Wong took to Quora to explain: He just wanted to downvote the rent.

On Nov 14, 2014 by Aaron Sankin

Business Tech

Reddit CEO Yishan Wong steps down over office dispute

The move follows a turbulent few months for the social link-sharing service.

On Nov 13, 2014 by Eric Geller

Tech

A fired Reddit employee clashes with Reddit’s CEO—on Reddit

A former Reddit programmer didn’t just burn his bridges—he completely demolished them.

On Oct 6, 2014 by Fernando Alfonso III

Business Tech

Reports of Ello’s death have been greatly exaggerated

Ello is nothing short of brave. But only time will tell if it is also stupid.

On Oct 1, 2014 by Gillian Branstetter

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The inevitable fall of the Reddit moderator

Reddit's new Terms of Service agreement canonizes the site's moderators between a rock and a hard place.

On Dec 13, 2013 by L. Rhodes

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Getting paid for AMAs and other Reddit myths debunked

Admins tried to set the record straight on some common misconceptions about the social news site.

On Aug 6, 2013 by Kris Holt

Internet Culture News

The future of Reddit

Reddit's success has come from giving the crowd freedom to control Reddit. When that causes problems, the site's admins see only one viable solution: more user freedom.

On Mar 8, 2013 by Kevin Morris

Internet Culture Society

How to get out of a speeding ticket

Also in today's Reddit Digest: kicking heroin with ramen noodles, confronting a creepy guy friend, and cartoon characters you're oddly attracted to. Also, the "Super Mario" theme song has lyrics?

On Jan 9, 2013 by Cooper Fleishman

Internet Culture News

Redditors feel betrayed as CEO links to mortal enemy 9Gag

How could you, Yishan Wong?!`

On Jan 3, 2013 by Kris Holt

Internet Culture Society

Reddit may accept Bitcoins, strippers approve

Reddit's "Girls Gone Bitcoin," who strip on camera for Bitcoin "tips," are excited about the prospect that the site might official embrace Bitcoin.

On Nov 12, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

Internet Culture News

An Utoya survivor’s AMA highlights this week’s best in Reddit live interviews

Reddit's r/IAmA is a powerful platform for illuminating the human experience, as Silje Melhus, a survivor of the Utoya massacre in Norway, proved with her heartbreaking and inspiring interview.

On Apr 24, 2012 by Kevin Morris

Streaming

5 things learned from Reddit CEO Yishan Wong’s AMA

Will Reddit become the hub of online discussion? Yes, if Reddit's new CEO has his way.

On Apr 23, 2012 by Kevin Morris

Internet Culture