Will this undermine most of what makes IAmA special? Probably. But Reddit leadership has all the funds they need to hire people to perform those extra tasks we formerly undertook as volunteer moderators, and we’d be happy to collaborate with them if they choose to do so.
I was surprised they didn’t participate in the blackout, but at least it’s better late than never.
This is the perfect change. Admin can’t kick you out, all the high value is gone.