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Reddit CEO doubles down on attack on Apollo developer in drama-filled AMA (techcrunch.com)

submitted 1 year ago by majkeli@lemmy.world to c/news@beehaw.org

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[–] Skelectus@suppo.fi 27 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Of course Reddit is allowed to do this, but surely you understand why this move is so unpopular. It's bad for users, and the way they pushed it was dishonest and generally poor.

[–] gotofritz@beehaw.org 6 points 1 year ago

Yeah, what I'm getting from the replies is that Reddit Inc. fucked up by doing what all other socials are doing, but without having a decent app to offer its user base. Without a decent app Reddit is basically dead. I didn't think of that angle because I avoid apps if I can