However, the new settings do not offer complete privacy, as usernames will still appear next to posts and comments within communities, and moderators will have access to a user's public post and comment history for 28 days. Additionally, Reddit has updated personal activity summaries to include an overview of a user's activity, such as Karma count, total contributions, account age, and active communities, based on their content and activity settings. This change aligns with Reddit's shift towards becoming a more ad-focused tech company post-IPO, as it allows user data to remain associated with a single profile for better ad targeting.
Key takeaways:
- Reddit introduced a new "Content and Activity" setting that allows users to control the visibility of their posts and comments on their profiles.
- The new feature aims to provide more privacy, enabling users to hide all public posts and comments or selectively display content from specific communities.
- Despite the privacy settings, moderators can still access a user's public post and comment history for 28 days, and usernames remain visible in communities.
- Reddit also updated personal activity summaries, offering insights into a user's activity, including Karma count, total contributions, account age, and active communities.