Re:Ask HN: Reddit closed its API, but what if HN does the same?
by eSandwich8 on Tuesday June 13, 2023 @04:11AM
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> Everything what's been said about Reddit applies to HN as well.
Reddit is clearly going for near term profitability with the recent API changes they're making, likely in light of their looming IPO. The recent layoffs they've announced further suggest they're chasing short term profits. I doubt HN has a similar motive that would inspire similar changes.
Reddit is clearly going for near term profitability with the recent API changes they're making, likely in light of their looming IPO. The recent layoffs they've announced further suggest they're chasing short term profits. I doubt HN has a similar motive that would inspire similar changes.