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Reddit mods are calling for an ‘affordable return’ for third-party apps (www.theverge.com)
submitted 3 years ago by to c/reddit@lemmy.ml
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[–] 4 points 3 years ago (2 children)

Reddit would've been better off buying out the most profitable/popular third party app, making minor housekeeping changes (app name, app logo, etc) and moving on. Instead they show themselves in the foot a little.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 years ago

    I agree, assuming their goal was to have an app that appeals to users. Possibly the one they have appeals to advertisers, although even advertisers probably prefer an app people use willingly.

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