Reddit brings back its old award system — 'we messed up'

Reddit has announced the return of its traditional awards system after their recent "golden upvote" model failed to resonate with users. The platform is reintroducing several features of the old system with minor tweaks and new safety measures. Despite not bringing back coins, Reddit is compensating affected users with exclusive awards and maintaining the use of gold for its Contributor Program.

The reintroduction has stirred mixed reactions among users, with some expressing confusion and disappointment over the changes, particularly the absence of beloved features like gilding posts with Reddit Premium. The move aims to restore a favored community practice, but not all aspects of the previous system are being revived.