Context for those not apprised:
- Of the many videos hosted by Reddit, some are hosted externally (e.g., by YouTube, Imgur, Gfycat). Some are hosted by Reddit itself.
- There is no easy, "native" way to download rhe videos hosted by Reddit itself.
- SaveVideo is a Reddit bot that can be summoned by mentioning it in a comment. When mentioned, /u/SaveVideo will reply with a direct link to the linked video.
- The creator of SaveVideo (an independent developer) received a fake takedown notice and, interpreting the notice as legitimate, shut down the bot.
- Widespread backlash against the decision garnered the attention of Reddit admins, culminating in this update.