Awards are icons that you may come across while browsing posts on Reddit. These awards are given by fellow users to show appreciation for a particular post. The most well-known award on Reddit is Reddit Gold, which is represented by a gold medal with a star. However, there are also reaction awards and awards that are specific to certain communities.
To purchase an award, you need to use Reddit Coins. However, as of Thursday, users are no longer able to obtain additional coins, according to a post from Reddit admin venkman01. Awards and existing coins will still be available until September 12th. This change also means that Reddit Premium subscribers will no longer receive a regular allotment of coins.
According to venkman01, the decision to revamp the awards and coins systems came after receiving consistent feedback from users. Many users felt that there was too much clutter from the large number of awards available, and that the process of awarding content was too complex. Additionally, users expressed a desire for awarded content to hold more value for the recipients.
While the post does not provide specific details about Reddit’s plans for a new award system, venkman01 hints that rewarding content and contribution will remain a core part of Reddit. They mentioned that in the coming months, Reddit will share more about a new direction for awarding that will empower users to reward high-quality contributions in a more meaningful way. The goal is to create a system that is simple, easy to use, and easy to understand.
However, not all users are happy with Reddit’s decision. Some feel that features are being removed without a suitable replacement in place. Others are disappointed that Reddit is not providing any form of compensation or transition into the new system. For users who were already frustrated with Reddit due to recent API pricing changes that led to the shutdown of some popular third-party apps, the loss of awards like Reddit Gold may further exacerbate their dissatisfaction.
Although Reddit has not explicitly revealed the details of the new system, a report by Android Authority may provide some clues. Based on code found in the Reddit Android app, Reddit seems to be working on a “contributor program” that would allow users to monetize the gold or karma they receive. Karma refers to the points users earn for their posts, comments, or giving awards. Reddit has not responded to requests for comment regarding this report.
In conclusion, Reddit is undergoing changes to its awards and coins systems. Users will no longer be able to obtain additional coins, and Reddit Premium subscribers will no longer receive regular coin allotments. Reddit plans to introduce a new award system in the future that will simplify the process and make awarded content more valuable. However, the specifics of this new system are yet to be announced. Some users are unhappy with the changes, while others speculate that Reddit may introduce a contributor program that allows users to convert awards into real money.
