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The official iOS Reddit app was already from a purchased third party client that people used to like (AlienBlue). The issue is the popular apps will inherently
by hbn 3y ago
The official iOS Reddit app was already from a purchased third party client that people used to like (AlienBlue).
The issue is the popular apps will inherently be at odds with Reddit's goals, because popular apps are popular due to their user-friendly experiences, and Reddit doesn't want a nice app where users can get in and out without interference. They want dark patterns that get you mindlessly scrolling forever, showing you ads, and tracking every tap and fling you do.
- skizm 3y agoRight, agreed, which is why the very long sunset period would make people grumble but theoretically not yell for blood. That said I’m not sure if it would work. Just speculating.
- oehpr 3y agoI think people would pick up the change of ownership and flee for greener pastures. Think MySQL. Actually, to be honest... can anyone think of an example where a company bought a competitor with a large user base, and then just outright, or even gradually destroyed their acquisition? Mismanaged, sure. But destroyed? Nothing comes to mind immediately. Like was Vine destroyed or mismanaged? Maybe this distinction doesn't matter. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯