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Why doesn't he get his users to get their own API keys?
by runnr_az 3y ago
Why doesn't he get his users to get their own API keys?
- tantalor 3y agoIt's too much of a hassle for ordinary users, and probably requires to set up billing. Reddit could easily change their terms in the future to prohibit.
- pixelatedindex 3y agoReddit's APIs are not user-based from what I can tell.
- seanalltogether 3y agoI've actually asked the baconreader guys to go that direction, not sure if they will. It's a bit of a hassle to the user, but it's pretty straightforward on https://www.reddit.com/prefs/apps https://www.reddit.com/prefs/apps
- joshstrange 3y agoIf you click through that you actually have to go over here [0] eventually to ask for access, it's not automated AFAICT: From your link: > By creating an app, you agree to Reddit's Developer Terms and Data Api Terms. You must also register to use the API [1]. Which takes you to a page that says: > When you are ready, you must register [0] in order to use the Reddit API. Select “I’m a Developer” and “I want to register to use the Reddit API.” [0] https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=14868593862164 https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_... [1] https://www.reddit.com/wiki/api#wiki_read_the_full_api_terms_and_sign_up_for_usage https://www.reddit.com/wiki/api#wiki_read_the_full_api_terms...
- Timon3 3y agoReddit made the process for registering an application more complicated. In the comments of the AMA there were a number of developers who said that they contacted Reddit many times about API access, and never got a response. It's unlikely that they would engage thousands of users in a better way.