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:
- Apollo for Reddit is shutting down
- Reddit is Fun will also shut down
- Reddit CEO (/u/spez) is going to hold a AMA about the API update
- Sync has announced it is shutting down
- ReddPlanet has announced it is shutting down
- Reddit creates an API exemption for noncommercial accessibility apps
The Verge is on it as usual, also–here’s their latest coverage (h/t @[email protected]):
I wonder how much backtracking will be done. Are they going to listen to the concerns of the community or are they going to double down on their decisions?
My guess - zero backtracking
From how the AMA went, it sure seems that way. Funny how they just agreed to fuck over Apollo, but are working with the other apps, especially after blatantly lying about the situation. What a mess.
Spez was likely pissy that Christian called him on his bullshit and had all the receipts to prove it.
Fair point.
Thin skin and the inability to admit that you’re wrong aren’t great qualities to have in a CEO…
I’ll bet spez isn’t too happy about Apollo featuring in the Apple WWDC rather than the official app, either
Yeah, in their answers, they didn’t show any will to compromise.