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@lynny It's like they don't even want users anymore.

Wow, they're really shitting the bed aren't they?

Holy shit Reddit is apparently trying to speedrun destroying itself. Hopefully lemmy gets popular soon because I think it’s going to stop being a matter of preference and will become necessary

so in response to subreddits doing a blackout reddit decided to do its own blackout that will effect those who aren't participating in the blackout. Genius 5d chess right here people, some might even call it a sepuku.

What’s up with Reddit? Have they gone completely insane?

At least the messaging is clear by the CEO: f*ck you, reddit users

It almost looks like Reddit is trying to commit suicide in the fastest possible way.

I still have an account there. But I will delete it the moment the Apollo goes dark.

What awful timing to run this experiment.

No fucking way. Dude.

What about if you switch your mobile browser to Desktop Mode? That seems to work for YouTube's fuckery where they pause videos when minimized on mobile.

But still, it's principle. Give them an inch, they'll take a mile. Reddit can burn.

Are they actively trying to make people stop using the site?

So the only option will be their own terrible mobile app. thanks, but no thanks!

We're watching Reddit die in real time.

well I an certainly not downloading the app

Looks like reddit really doesn't want people to use reddit ... if that weren't obvious already

If I never have to use another Meta service again I'll be very happy. Unfortunately I still have to use WhatsApp because that's all anyone I know uses to communicate...maybe one day.

Fuck reddit man. They're doing all they can to kill it

Getting rid of old Reddit is a sure way to make sure I never check it. I won't even entertain using the new browser UI nevermind the app

It’s worth noting that this post was from last month before they announced the usurious pricing of the API. However the fact that they were doing this does not bode well for people (like me) trying to avoid using their horrendous app.

They already blocked it for unregistered users. There's only that annoying overlay, that forces you to install their app.

Monetization at all costs it seems. They really want that IPO bag.

Reddit: "I wonder how many ways I can kill my platform at the same time?"

This is incredibly pathetic. Why the asshats running reddit want to kill it this hard before an IPO is beyond me

I can maybe think of the thought process of people so far removed from how people use reddit trying to squeeze as much money out of it but killing it in the process, but it feels so dumb that I'm not sure I'm convinced

WE BROKE REDDIT?

YAYY

and fkkk spez