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The end of Reddit? Why the blackout is still going – and what happens next (www.techradar.com)

submitted 1 year ago by hedge@beehaw.org to c/technology@beehaw.org

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[–] lumi@beehaw.org 8 points 1 year ago

Something this "blackout" caused me to notice as an individual is just how much of my time and attention I was giving away for free for a faceless corporation to monetize. I quit Reddit entirely and, while still visiting Lemmy/a few forums, I've noticed my "Doomscrolling" habit is rapidly dying.

I would bet $20 that this time next year Reddit will be 50% or less of their market, and several other alternatives will be growing faster than we’ve ever seen platforms grow.

I fervently hope this prediction comes true, and the internet becomes a little healthier in the process.