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submitted 1 year ago by L4s@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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That’s a recent quote from Reddit’s VP of community, Laura Nestler. Here’s more of it: This week, Reddit has been telling protesting moderators that if they keep their communities private, the company will take action against them. Any actions could happen as soon as this afternoon.

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[–] Etterra@lemmy.world 40 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I love how their CEO believes - is absolutely convinced - that launching a crusade against his product's users and mods to be a winning strategy.

[–] younity@kbin.social 15 points 1 year ago

I don't think he knows what he's doing.. in his mind he's running the last meter of the finish line to the IPO when all these "problems" are cropping up for "no reason" and he just wants to finish the race

[–] grue@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I love how their CEO believes - is absolutely convinced - that launching a crusade against his product ~~s users and mods~~ to be a winning strategy.

FTFY.

The users are the product being sold to the advertisers. Framed that way, it makes it even more clear how idiotic driving away users is.