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| Reddit's Ellen Pao resigns after community's criticism | Reddit's Ellen Pao resigns after community's criticism |
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| Ellen Pao, the chief executive of influential news and links sharing website Reddit, has resigned. | Ellen Pao, the chief executive of influential news and links sharing website Reddit, has resigned. |
| Ms Pao had been the subject of intense criticism over her handling of the site, one of the web's most visited, since taking over late last year. | Ms Pao had been the subject of intense criticism over her handling of the site, one of the web's most visited, since taking over late last year. |
| A petition with over 200,000 signatures called for her removal. | A petition with over 200,000 signatures called for her removal. |
| In a statement, the site criticised some of Reddit's community over "sickening comments" made towards Ms Pao. | In a statement, the site criticised some of Reddit's community over "sickening comments" made towards Ms Pao. |
| "The reduction in compassion that happens when we're all behind computer screens is not good for the world," wrote Sam Altman, a lead investor in the site. | "The reduction in compassion that happens when we're all behind computer screens is not good for the world," wrote Sam Altman, a lead investor in the site. |
| "People are still people even if there is internet between you. If the Reddit community cannot learn to balance authenticity and compassion, it may be a great website but it will never be a truly great community." | "People are still people even if there is internet between you. If the Reddit community cannot learn to balance authenticity and compassion, it may be a great website but it will never be a truly great community." |
| Speaking of Ms Pao's contribution to the site, Mr Altman said: "We are thankful for Ellen's many contributions to Reddit and the technology industry generally. | Speaking of Ms Pao's contribution to the site, Mr Altman said: "We are thankful for Ellen's many contributions to Reddit and the technology industry generally. |
| "She brought a face to Reddit that changed perceptions, and is a pioneer for women in the tech industry. She will remain as an advisor to the board through the end of 2015. I look forward to seeing the great things she does beyond that." | "She brought a face to Reddit that changed perceptions, and is a pioneer for women in the tech industry. She will remain as an advisor to the board through the end of 2015. I look forward to seeing the great things she does beyond that." |
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| Reddit, which is over a decade old, bills itself as the "frontpage of the internet". | |
| The hugely popular site allows users to share links on any conceivable subject. Other users are then able to up- or downvote links. | |
| The popular links rise to the top of each sections, with the most viral making their way to the hallowed frontpage. Links here are typically viewed millions of times in a short period. | |
| Earlier this month Reddit's users reacted with fury after Victoria Taylor, an employee with the firm, had been sacked. | |
| Ms Taylor oversaw the "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) section of the site that interviewed celebrities, politicians and other newsworthy figures. | |
| Hundreds of the site's chat sections, known as sub-reddits, were shut down in protest at the decision. | |
| Steve Huffman, a co-founder of Reddit and former chief executive, will take over from Ellen Pao who will remain on the board for the remainder of 2015, Mr Altman said. | Steve Huffman, a co-founder of Reddit and former chief executive, will take over from Ellen Pao who will remain on the board for the remainder of 2015, Mr Altman said. |
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