Reddit’s API pricing increase has negatively impacted developers like the creator of Apollo, who may struggle to continue providing their services. The CEO’s response to user concerns has been evasive, leading to feelings of being unheard. In response, some subreddits are considering protests, but short-term actions may not have a lasting impact if users return quickly. A frustrated author emphasizes the need for longer boycotts or influential individuals deleting their accounts to achieve real change. They urge users to confront the issues and seek alternatives that combine community engagement with better management. The author encourages readers to consider deleting or deactivating their accounts, acknowledging the challenges of starting anew but remaining hopeful for a better future.
This guy is right. Reddit doesn’t really care about a 2 day blackout. They’ve seen similar things before. The lemmings get pissed about something, stomp their feet for a couple of days, then return to their usual habits acting like they’ve accomplished something. Unless people leave and delete their accounts en mass, or large subs go private permanently, these little protests won’t do anything.
