Reddit this week. What they should do: Step back, ask...

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Reddit this week.

What they should do: Step back, ask for forgiveness and announce “free" API access but only for their Premium sub. Would end the strike, increase revenue and still kneecap 3rd party apps.

What they'll probably do: Nothing.

What they may do: Something that’s really stupid.

What I have the popcorn ready for: Mass takeover of subreddits, followed by announcement of a move towards AI based mods.

Like 11 Jun 2023 at 23:55 | Open on tapbots.social

15 comments

monorail times

@paul man, I really hope they come to their senses, so much great stuff on Reddit

11 Jun 2023 at 23:56 | Open on worldkey.io

Matt ⎊ :verified:

@paul

11 Jun 2023 at 23:57 | Open on mstdn.ca

Charlie Fish

@paul

11 Jun 2023 at 23:57 | Open on mstdn-social.com

Elaine 💜🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

@paul I got hot chocolate and yogurt covered pretzels to enjoy next week while Reddit turns into chaos.

11 Jun 2023 at 23:58 | Open on pleroma.elaine.is

jsj

@paul Huffman’s ego doesn’t seem capable of behaving anywhere near rationally.

11 Jun 2023 at 23:58 | Open on tech.lgbt

Veedems

@paul I like the idea of premium users being able to use 3rd party apps. It doesn’t make anyone truly happy, but it’s probably the best middle ground.

12 Jun 2023 at 0:01 | Open on mastodon.social

Bryan

@veedems @paul literally the only thing I can think of that would get me to buy Reddit premium.

12 Jun 2023 at 0:04 | Open on techhub.social

Jon Allsebrook

@paul ya think they may just boot the mods from subs and take over? I am amazed at how many subs are going dark. If only Twitter had done the same or was twitter the start of it all.

12 Jun 2023 at 0:08 | Open on mastodon.online

davidj

@paul Thank goodness I just got a Steam Deck so I can do something instead of reading Reddit because it’s going to be a big void. I do love those gaming subreddits.