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Re:Reddit won’t budge on the API changes that are shutting d... by prahladyeri on Friday June 09, 2023 @03:12PM (#36262634)
They're testing the water it seems. They must have realized that those leaving Reddit for other pasteurs must have already left by now, so there will be little resistance in monetizing those on the platform. Either that, or they're deliberately wanting to lose their user base as part of some grand strategy as Digg did many years ago!
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Re:Reddit won’t budge on the API changes that are shutting d... by zui on Friday June 09, 2023 @03:47PM (#36263170)
I agree. They probably have the stats to predict how much the "revolt" is costing them long term, compare to the upside of the IPO.

But only time will tell whether this actually hold.

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Re:Reddit won’t budge on the API changes that are shutting d... by soultrees on Saturday June 10, 2023 @02:07AM (#36268055)
Did their algorithm account for a CEO with major foot in mouth syndrome?
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