The ‘Reddit Revolt’ that led to Ellen Pao’s resignation is bad news for the Internet

Interim Reddit CEO Ellen Pao stepped down today, following a week that saw the online community’s users call for her head on a pike after the controversial firing of a well-liked employee.

It’s been called the “Reddit Revolt,” and it bodes poorly for the future of the Internet.

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