Reddit is making a major change to how users access the platform - Dexerto
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Reddit is preparing to make a major change to how people access the platform, with plans to move toward a primarily logged-in experience.
  • NorthernCanuck@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    1 hour ago

    Nearly 20 years on Reddit. I survived the Digg Wars, API/RiF fiasco, and the infiltration of bots.

    But I am so done with the anti-user direction Reddit has gone. So here I am.

  • Chick0nPlayz@lemmy.worldEnglish
    12·
    5 hours ago

    It’s quite a shame that the vast majority would rather stay on a platform that hates its users than come here, but I guess that’s how humanity works

  • Lucky_777@lemmy.worldEnglish
    111·
    12 hours ago

    Maybe don’t hand out bans like a single old lady on Halloween. I got banned for saying we need to punch all Nazis.

    I can log and read a source for some tech help, then leave immediately. If you want engagement, unban everyone and return to the wild west.

  • SirEDCaLot@lemmy.todayEnglish
    18·
    15 hours ago

    “We’re making the change because it’s better for user experience, better for our ads business, is more in line with safety regulations, and more protective of Reddit data,” he explained.

    According to Huffman, Reddit has grown to the point where personalization is increasingly necessary to help users find relevant communities and discussions.

    In short- we can’t datamine you if you’re not logged in, we can’t build a behavioral profile on people without accounts, we lick the boots of governments that’ll demand ID checks age verification, and it makes it harder for AI bots to scrape the site without paying us. Really there’s no downside to anyone at all, it’s a win-win. Oh it’s bad for users and bad for the Internet? Is that important? Those groups don’t pay us, right?

  • SlayersFan@lemmy.worldEnglish
    18·
    18 hours ago

    According to FediDB there has been a 1.7% growth this month. Meaning 244,051 new accounts have been created on fediverse on the past 30days. Almost 250thousand people in a month. I’m sure this is completely coincidental

  • FireWire400@lemmy.worldEnglish
    8·
    16 hours ago

    As crazy as it may sound, Reddit is a treasure trove of information, especially when it comes to niche technology stuff. Would be a shame for them to lock it all behind accounts, and in my case age verification.

  • sicktriple@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
    34·
    22 hours ago

    it might as well have been already, if you use a VPN you’re surely accustomed to the Fedora Teletubby

    It’s a shame because it’s genuinely a useful repository of information. I wish infinite humiliation and discomfort upon Reddit’s leadership.

  • Lucius Finkter@piefed.socialEnglish
    8·
    17 hours ago

    I wonder how much of Reddit’s operating costs stem from the decision to host images and video. Seems like if it was just text, it would be dirt cheap.