Reddit Threatens to Remove Moderators From Subreddits Continuing Apollo-Related Blackouts
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As some subreddits continue blackouts to protest Reddit's plans to charge high prices for its API, Reddit has informed the moderators of those...
  • PurrJPro@beehaw.org
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    2 years ago

    Oh they’re really sticking by this stupid decision aren’t they. Well, they can’t complain about being laid to rest if they’re the ones who dug the grave, I guess

  • LinkOpensChest.wav@lemmy.one
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    2 years ago

    Everything they do just exacerbates the situation

    The site will lose whatever tiny amount of cred it has left if they do this

    • FaceDeer@lemmy.ml
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      2 years ago

      Indeed. I was expecting a two-week “calm before the storm” at this point, as the protest blackout ended but the API was not yet removed. But the protest continued and Reddit keeps stirring the pot. Interesting times.

      I know that in the end Reddit will be able to brute-force themselves a “win”, but if the Fediverse gets a nice solid critical mass of users as a result then I think Reddit’s destined for a long decline.

      • PlasticExistence@beehaw.org
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        2 years ago

        They’re almost literally going to cut off their nose to spite their face. The absolute lack of understanding of the consequences of their actions is… entertaining at least.

  • Matthew@lemmy.one
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    2 years ago

    Maybe the Apollo dev will surprise us and make an app for Lemmy. That might help sway users to try Lemmy.

  • Blue@beehaw.org
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    2 years ago

    They are digging themselves in deeper than I expected. At this point, I don’t think I ever want to go back. This is just straight up a middle finger to their communities and contributors.

    • deong@kbin.social
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      2 years ago

      I mean, there was never going to be an ending here where they came out and said, “You know, we’ve heard you, and more importantly, our VC investors who’ve given us 1.3 Billion dollars have heard you, and they’ve told us that your community matters more than their exit.”

      • ExplanationExtreme@kbin.social
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        2 years ago

        I’m not suggesting that this kind of timing with Reddit might disrupt one of the largest democratic platforms by converting it into a publicly traded company, but Reddit is definitely giving the same kind of vibes the United States gave when they installed puppet democracies in Latin America.

  • geoffervescent@kbin.social
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    2 years ago

    Lol, I can’t believe what I’m reading. Reddit admitting to the mod community that they have a duty to keep spaces “accessible to users.” They’ve had 20 years to keep their spaces accessible to people who require screen readers and so on. It’s been crickets until this week.

  • bstix@feddit.dk
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    2 years ago

    I giggled when I read the following statement in Spez’s memo:

    , and in the short term we have a few upcoming critical mod tool launches we need to nail

    Seems like they’re well prepared /s

  • dope@beehaw.org
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    2 years ago

    To anyone still on Reddit and/or moderates a sub, I would recommend deleting all of your content. Reddit is going to continue making money off of whatever you post, even if it’s helpful. If you’re worried about preservation, submit your content through an archiver. Don’t let them continue to make money off of you when you are not valued. Down with corporate overlords.

  • jrest18n@kbin.social
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    2 years ago

    Fk them.

    I’m wiping my comment history on that site and deleting my account. I’ll never say the name of their website again just to deny the SEO.

    I’ve held off given how much enjoyment/useful content I’ve historically found there. Was waiting to see if they at least gave an inch.

    That site is dead to me.