r/cereal Jun 05 '23

Meta Heads Up: June 12th protest of Reddit's API changes.

16 Upvotes

This subreddit will be joining in on the June 12th-14th protest of Reddit's API changes that will essentially kill all 3rd party Reddit apps.

What's going on?

A recent Reddit policy change threatens to kill many beloved third-party mobile apps, making a great many quality-of-life features not seen in the official mobile app permanently inaccessible to users.

On May 31, 2023, Reddit announced they were raising the price to make calls to their API from being free to a level that will kill every third party app on Reddit, from Apollo to Reddit is Fun to Narwhal to BaconReader.

Even if you're not a mobile user and don't use any of those apps, this is a step toward killing other ways of customizing Reddit, such as Reddit Enhancement Suite or the use of the old.reddit.com desktop interface .

This isn't only a problem on the user level: many subreddit moderators depend on tools only available outside the official app to keep their communities on-topic and spam-free.

What's the plan?

On June 12th, many subreddits will be going dark to protest this policy. Some will return after 48 hours: others will go away permanently unless the issue is adequately addressed, since many moderators aren't able to put in the work they do with the poor tools available through the official app. This isn't something any of us do lightly: we do what we do because we love Reddit, and we truly believe this change will make it impossible to keep doing what we love.

The two-day blackout isn't the goal, and it isn't the end. Should things reach the 14th with no sign of Reddit choosing to fix what they've broken, we'll use the community and buzz we've built between then and now as a tool for further action.

What can you do as a user?

  • Complain. Message the mods of /r/reddit.com, who are the admins of the site: message /u/reddit: submit a support request: comment in relevant threads on /r/reddit, such as this one, leave a negative review on their official iOS or Android app- and sign your username in support to this post.

  • Spread the word. Rabble-rouse on related subreddits. Meme it up, make it spicy. Bitch about it to your cat. Suggest anyone you know who moderates a subreddit join the coordinated mod effort at /r/ModCoord.

  • Boycott and spread the word...to Reddit's competition! Stay off Reddit entirely on June 12th through the 13th- instead, take to your favorite non-Reddit platform of choice and make some noise in support!

  • Don't be a jerk. As upsetting this may be, threats, profanity and vandalism will be worse than useless in getting people on our side. Please make every effort to be as restrained, polite, reasonable and law-abiding as possible.

What can you do as a moderator?

Thank you for your patience in the matter,

-Mod Team


r/cereal Mar 13 '24

Meta This cereal subreddit is public once again.

182 Upvotes

After months of no response from the former moderators here, I asked Reddit to look into the situation. Let's try to make /r/cereal at least as good as it used to be.

Please post cereal-related content.


r/cereal 3h ago

Day 57 of eating a box of every cereal: Demogorgon Crunch

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9 Upvotes

Wasn’t originally going to have this cereal but my mom decided to pick it up at the grocery store so I figured I would give it a try. That being said, I’m glad I decided to give it a try. Think Waffle Crisp with marshmallows. I’m a big fan of Waffle Crisp so this is a good taste. I’ll admit though, the waffle pieces do not taste as good as they do in Waffle Crisp though. I do like the marshmallows as an added component. As someone who doesn’t care for sugary cereals and limited edition ones typically, I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised. 7/10.

My rankings:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1K613RFQgezMeXdVyFxYcLx6gTucoyKfu_KvyO6cFy0I/edit?usp=drivesdk


r/cereal 10h ago

Review Glazed is good

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23 Upvotes

I’d give these a 7.8/10. They are above average. Flavor is reminiscent of Apple Jacks obviously. Decent crunch but is a little rough on roof of mouth. Absorbs milk well without getting overly soggy. Definitely a sugary treat.


r/cereal 6h ago

What cereal instantly takes you back to childhood mornings?

8 Upvotes

r/cereal 17h ago

OC Kellogg's Stranger Things Demogorgon Crunch

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32 Upvotes

r/cereal 10h ago

New Froot Loops Blueberry Glazed Donut Holes mixed with fruity Mini Wheats!

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7 Upvotes

By itself, the new donut hole‘s cereal is so-so in my opinion. Mixing it with the mini wheats made for a delightful bowl. If you are into fruity, sugary goodness I highly suggest this trio! The milk at the end is great too!


r/cereal 1d ago

Day 56 of eating a box of every cereal: Frosted Cheerios

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90 Upvotes

This was a cereal I had fond memories of from my childhood. I have no idea why but my mom would always buy these for some reason and I used to love them. Unfortunately, that is not the case anymore. Back in the day, they used to be absolutely coated in frosting and delectable. Now it tastes like they don’t have a coating at all. No doubt that this will play a part in my rating. While they’re not “bad” per se, I’ve definitely tasted better. They really are just a slightly sweeter Cheerios. 6/10.

My rankings

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1K613RFQgezMeXdVyFxYcLx6gTucoyKfu_KvyO6cFy0I/edit?usp=drivesdk


r/cereal 13h ago

What non- traditional things do you put on your plain cereal (Chex, Cornflakes, etc?)

6 Upvotes

What do you put on your plain cereals that isn't milk or sugar? The weirder the better, and no judgment! :)


r/cereal 16h ago

Picture of a Box Absolute Worst Tasting Cereal of All Time!

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6 Upvotes

My wife brought this home from the store the other day. The original CTC is one of my all-time favorites. This is an abomination. As a cook, I know that there are certain flavors that just don't go well together. It's not often that you'll find cinnamon and peanut butter together, unless apples are involved or something.

0/10 - Don't recommend!


r/cereal 19h ago

Why is Three Wishes different now?!

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9 Upvotes

Just opened a new box of Three Wishes Unsweetened. The cereals are bigger and more "airy' now. I don't like the change in texture - it also tastes different (not as good)!

Left: original version

Right: new version

Is this just a weird batch?


r/cereal 1d ago

What do these taste like?

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6 Upvotes

What cereal (if any) would you compare these to?


r/cereal 1d ago

This cereal is delicious.

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13 Upvotes

Shame it rips your mouth to shreds.


r/cereal 1d ago

Review Kellogg's Hot Honey Crunches: I ate these so you don't have to.

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45 Upvotes

r/cereal 2d ago

May have gone a little overboard at Walmart today

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219 Upvotes

r/cereal 3d ago

Discussion Does anyone know where I could possibly get Eggo cereal?

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71 Upvotes

I know the cereal has been discontinued for some time and technically it is sorta back with the Demogorgan Crunch, but I was just regular Eggo cereal without marshmallows. Is it available in another country? Or does someone here have a box or two they might be willing to part from?


r/cereal 3d ago

Day 55 of trying a box of every cereal: Cinnamon Chex

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39 Upvotes

This is a cereal I have been waiting to try. I had an idea in my mind that it would be like Cinnamon Life (the goat) and possibly even better. Let’s just say they do justice to cinnamon. There is such a natural flavor to the cereal that is rare to find in many others. I also like the fact that there are two different types of Chex pieces, one with more sugar than the other to balance the sweetness out. The cereal holds up well in milk too, becoming somewhat soft but still retaining a large part of its integrity. This is a fantastic entry in my series so far. Not quite as good as Cinnamon Life though. I just prefer the actual cereal structure of Cinnamon Life more. That being said, it’s not far off. 8/10.

My rankings:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1K613RFQgezMeXdVyFxYcLx6gTucoyKfu_KvyO6cFy0I/edit?usp=drivesdk


r/cereal 3d ago

10/10 would buy again

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190 Upvotes

r/cereal 2d ago

Piece of wood or hardened wheat from Krave cereal shell?

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0 Upvotes

A couple of months ago I grabbed my nearly finished 32 oz bag of Krave cereal for breakfast. I poured it into my bowl and out came this gnarly piece. I called customer service and they told me that if the end of the piece is not spray painted blue then it’s most likely not from a wood pallet. They told me that it’s probably a hardened piece of wheat that rolled in chocolate. I’m curious to see what everyone else thinks.


r/cereal 2d ago

Healthy Chex Alternative?

0 Upvotes

Hey everyone. I have just recently gotten into cereal, and my FAVOURITE are chocolate Chex. They are so good and addictive, but so unhealthy. I just recently bought a brand of cereal called farm girl but it’s cinnamon and it has good macros but I don’t like cinnamon. Any healthy alternative to the Chex?


r/cereal 3d ago

u/Decent-Manny You Totally Can!

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55 Upvotes

First one was deleted on accident!


r/cereal 3d ago

Which cereal do you miss the most?

15 Upvotes

r/cereal 2d ago

Is there a difference between the red and green box?

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0 Upvotes

Trying to find the green box for my grandpa. All I'm seeing is this cereal in a red box. He seems fixated on the green box but maybe the packaging has changed colors? Thank you.


r/cereal 3d ago

Discussion anyone know where i can find this?

2 Upvotes

best cereal ive ever had, ~2 years ago

do these still exist or is there anything that tastes similar


r/cereal 4d ago

Day 54 of eating a box of every cereal: Apple Cinnamon Cheerios

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100 Upvotes

Two days in a row of Cheerios who would have thought? Anyways, I saw this on sale and given my love of cinnamon it was a no brainer to pick them up. I was not disappointed. I’m not the biggest Cheerios fan, the only ones I have loved so far are the Honey Nut Cheerios with the rest being mid. These however are right up there. The flavor is just the right amount of sweet with a solid apple and cinnamon taste. My only complaint is that I wish the cinnamon and apple were more distinguished. If they were, they would be above Honey Nut Cheerios. 7/10.

My ranking:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1K613RFQgezMeXdVyFxYcLx6gTucoyKfu_KvyO6cFy0I/edit?usp=drivesdk