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 @dirtmayor@beehaw.org):

other media coverage:

  • @goat@beehaw.org
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    101 year ago

    yeah but people are addicted and will forget. most users here will eventually return to reddit, that’s just how it works.

    • @Hamartiogonic@sopuli.xyz
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      It depends on how much people care about UX.

      Some people don’t care at all. They’re probably very casual users, and the default app is good enough for them. They will continue using Reddit as if nothing happened, but they’ll notice that a lot of subs are gone for good and junk to quality post ratio has changed. That’s not really a problem as long as these people can get their cat gifs.

      Some people care a bit, and they will be slightly bothered by the significant drop in UX and the quality of all subs. These people will probably spend less time, since Reddit is unable to provide what it used to.

      Some people care a great deal and they will be gone by the end of the month. Actually some have already deleted their account.