Non-Google search engines blocked from showing recent Reddit results
Reddit's updated robots.txt file blocks Bing and other search engines that haven't secured a deal with Reddit.
MAIN POINTS
- Reddit's robots.txt file now restricts access to certain search engines.
- Bing is specifically mentioned as being blocked.
- The update requires search engines to have a deal with Reddit for access.
TAKEAWAYS
- Search engines must negotiate with Reddit for data access.
- Bing and others face restrictions from Reddit's new policy.
- The robots.txt update reflects Reddit's control over its data.