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The common complaints are: * Low information density, even on the “classic” setting. * Auto-play videos which cannot be disabled. Only auto-play on the feed c

The common complaints are: * Low information density, even on the “classic” setting. * Auto-play videos which cannot be disabled. Only auto-play on the feed can be disabled. * A terrible video player. * Ads. * Lack of basic QOL features like swipe to upvote/save. * A terrible navigation bar at the bottom, suggesting users performs activities Reddit wants, rather than activities common for the user. In general, the app has been designed to be profitable for Reddit, not intuitive and functional for users. This shouldn’t be surprising to anyone.

dclowd9901 3y ago
Not simping for Reddit (surely they don’t need it), but I think you’re over blowing the negatives in this list. - not sure what you mean by information density. I’m not sure how much denser information could be without making the font smaller - auto play videos can absolutely be disabled (even on ads) - video player seems to work fine to me? - ads are part of their revenue stream. And as far as ads go, they’re not even intrusive or annoying. If ads keep the site going, I’m happy to have them - swipe to vote would be nice, but Pushing the vote button really isn’t torturous - I only use the notifications button on the bottom and it’s right there, so not sure what the issue is. Maybe the app was a lot more terrible when you last used it but I don’t think it’s as bad as you think it is.
- Gareth321 3y ago
  > not sure what you mean by information density. I’m not sure how much denser information could be without making the font smaller The existence of the share and vote buttons under each card and comment means fewer submissions and comments are visible on the screen at any one time. > auto play videos can absolutely be disabled (even on ads) Only on the card view. If you tap on a video submission it will auto play. The rest of your comments are opinions, and while I respect them, I don’t agree. I tested the app before making that reply. Maybe you should accept that different people like different things than you do?

dclowd9901 3y ago

Not simping for Reddit (surely they don’t need it), but I think you’re over blowing the negatives in this list. - not sure what you mean by information density. I’m not sure how much denser information could be without making the font smaller - auto play videos can absolutely be disabled (even on ads) - video player seems to work fine to me? - ads are part of their revenue stream. And as far as ads go, they’re not even intrusive or annoying. If ads keep the site going, I’m happy to have them - swipe to vote would be nice, but Pushing the vote button really isn’t torturous - I only use the notifications button on the bottom and it’s right there, so not sure what the issue is. Maybe the app was a lot more terrible when you last used it but I don’t think it’s as bad as you think it is.

Gareth321 3y ago
> not sure what you mean by information density. I’m not sure how much denser information could be without making the font smaller The existence of the share and vote buttons under each card and comment means fewer submissions and comments are visible on the screen at any one time. > auto play videos can absolutely be disabled (even on ads) Only on the card view. If you tap on a video submission it will auto play. The rest of your comments are opinions, and while I respect them, I don’t agree. I tested the app before making that reply. Maybe you should accept that different people like different things than you do?