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a megathread for developments on Reddit and with third-party Reddit apps (beehaw.org)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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just so this doesn't overwhelm our front page too much, i think now's a good time to start consolidating discussions. existing threads will be kept up, but unless a big update comes let's try to keep what's happening in this thread instead of across 10.

developments to this point:

The Verge is on it as usual, also--here's their latest coverage (h/t @[email protected]):

It’s not just Apollo: other Reddit apps are shutting down, too

other media coverage:

Reddit CEO doubles down on attack on Apollo developer in drama-filled AMA

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[–] [email protected] 16 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Joey is currently canvassing for whether people would be willing to pay a subscription. As an average Joey user, the answer is no.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I feel bad no supporting them (Joey) but I rather see Joey support the Lemmy/ActivityPub protocol

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Agreed, assuming more than us 20 people take a principled stance and leave Reddit.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I wish people would do this with more platforms in general. However I did pay for the original paid Joey app and would support them if Reddit wasn't going down the typical enshittification path.