Reddit will let you hide posts, comments and NSFW activity from your public profile

Reddit is introducing a new feature that enables users to curate their public-facing profiles by hiding certain posting and commenting activities from other users. Previously, Reddit included users' full commenting and posting activity in profiles, which helped identify bad behavior on the platform. With the update, users can hide all public posts and comments from their profile or hide public posts and comments in specific subreddits. There is an "NSFW" option to hide posts and comments in NSFW subreddits. However, moderators will still be able to access users' past activity for 28 days after an interaction, regardless of the user's settings. Many Redditors are unhappy about the changes, which could alter the platform's dynamics and make it easier for bad actors to hide their behavior. On the other hand, the feature makes it less necessary to create an alt or throwaway accounts. This raises questions about Reddit's approach to making new accounts, as CEO Steve Huffman has suggested that changes are needed to fight abuse or manipulation of the platform. Huffman did not elaborate on what changes would be made, but they would be necessary to combat AI-powered abuse. The update has sparked concerns about the impact on the platform's openness and ability to identify bad behavior.