▲ 2365 ▼ Reddit kills awards and coins (old.reddit.com) submitted 3 years ago by gsa32@lemmy.world to c/reddit@lemmy.world 861 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] olafurp@lemmy.ml 266 points 3 years ago (7 children) First, many don’t appreciate the clutter from awards "Hide Awards" in settings? It's almost like they're allergic to working on their app. permalink fedilink source hideshow 14 child comments replies: [–] Lakija@lemmy.world 73 points 3 years ago (1 child) They could have fixed the clutter and still accumulated money. They’re really bad at business permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] reddig33@lemmy.world 43 points 3 years ago (1 child) They could have fed ads through the API instead of shutting down clients. They aren’t very smart over there. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] jarfil@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago They could have required 3rd party apps to sell Reddit Coins and Avatar NFTs in order to use the API. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Setarkus@lemmy.world 34 points 3 years ago (2 children) Not surprising considering what it is. I've seen people claim that the API is quite bad, to say it nicely. Can't imagine the app's code to be much better :) permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Cabrio@lemmy.world 32 points 3 years ago* They literally bought out one of the best apps, brought it in house, and actively made it the worst app. It's almost amazing how consistent reddit's management failures have been. permalink fedilink source parent [–] jarfil@lemmy.world 3 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) They developed a GraphQL version of the API like 5 years ago... then marked it as "internal", obfuscated it, and didn't let anyone access it. Except the official app. permalink fedilink source parent [–] lamprivate@lemmy.blahaj.zone 26 points 3 years ago (2 children) Hate to beat the dead horse but Apollo had that permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] TurtleJoe@lemmy.world 21 points 3 years ago So did sync. You could hide awards completely, display them all, or have it just show that the post had been awarded, but no detail on what the award was. permalink fedilink source parent [–] SulaymanF@lemmy.world 19 points 3 years ago (1 child) Keep bringing it up. It’s clear that Spez was annoyed and offended by Apollo and we shouldn’t let him drop the topic. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] assassin_aragorn@lemmy.world 12 points 3 years ago Apollo automatically refunded everyone for the money they had spent for a full year. Reddit isn't doing anything at all. It says a lot. permalink fedilink source parent [–] ImFresh3x@sh.itjust.works 12 points 3 years ago Not disagreeing but I hated the stupid awards. It was one the things I hated most about the official app. permalink fedilink source parent [–] RightHandOfIkaros@lemmy.world 11 points 3 years ago Reddit has recently become allergic to taking Ws as well. permalink fedilink source parent [–] halibutherring@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago I browse on old.reddit and used unlock to block .awardings-bar a long time ago. It's amazing how much nicer it is not seeing all that junk. permalink fedilink source parent [–] SharkEatingBreakfast@sh.itjust.works 0 points 3 years ago (1 child) I've never seen this be an issue for anyone. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ImFresh3x@sh.itjust.works 1 point 3 years ago (1 child) I hated the clutter and many people mentioned it when they talked about 3rd party apps being killed. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SharkEatingBreakfast@sh.itjust.works 1 point 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (1 child) I've now seen one person complain about it. I only used 3rd party apps to navigate, so it was never an issue. Sounds like R×ddit's solution for a barking dog is to run it over with a steamroller. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ImFresh3x@sh.itjust.works 1 point 3 years ago* (1 child) People tend to not like ui clutter. It’s a universal sentiment outside of this discussion. NFT style monetization and clutter can get fucked. RIP to the garbage. Best move they’ve made in years. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SharkEatingBreakfast@sh.itjust.works 1 point 3 years ago (1 child) I mean, sure, but.. — gestures vaguely at the rest of the entire site — permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ImFresh3x@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) I use a minimal UI 3rd party app that behaves and looks just like Apollo did. No clutter. It’s exactly how I like it. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Lakija@lemmy.world 73 points 3 years ago (1 child) They could have fixed the clutter and still accumulated money. They’re really bad at business permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] reddig33@lemmy.world 43 points 3 years ago (1 child) They could have fed ads through the API instead of shutting down clients. They aren’t very smart over there. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] jarfil@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago They could have required 3rd party apps to sell Reddit Coins and Avatar NFTs in order to use the API. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] reddig33@lemmy.world 43 points 3 years ago (1 child) They could have fed ads through the API instead of shutting down clients. They aren’t very smart over there. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] jarfil@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago They could have required 3rd party apps to sell Reddit Coins and Avatar NFTs in order to use the API. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] jarfil@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago They could have required 3rd party apps to sell Reddit Coins and Avatar NFTs in order to use the API. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Setarkus@lemmy.world 34 points 3 years ago (2 children) Not surprising considering what it is. I've seen people claim that the API is quite bad, to say it nicely. Can't imagine the app's code to be much better :) permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Cabrio@lemmy.world 32 points 3 years ago* They literally bought out one of the best apps, brought it in house, and actively made it the worst app. It's almost amazing how consistent reddit's management failures have been. permalink fedilink source parent [–] jarfil@lemmy.world 3 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) They developed a GraphQL version of the API like 5 years ago... then marked it as "internal", obfuscated it, and didn't let anyone access it. Except the official app. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Cabrio@lemmy.world 32 points 3 years ago* They literally bought out one of the best apps, brought it in house, and actively made it the worst app. It's almost amazing how consistent reddit's management failures have been. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] jarfil@lemmy.world 3 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) They developed a GraphQL version of the API like 5 years ago... then marked it as "internal", obfuscated it, and didn't let anyone access it. Except the official app. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] lamprivate@lemmy.blahaj.zone 26 points 3 years ago (2 children) Hate to beat the dead horse but Apollo had that permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] TurtleJoe@lemmy.world 21 points 3 years ago So did sync. You could hide awards completely, display them all, or have it just show that the post had been awarded, but no detail on what the award was. permalink fedilink source parent [–] SulaymanF@lemmy.world 19 points 3 years ago (1 child) Keep bringing it up. It’s clear that Spez was annoyed and offended by Apollo and we shouldn’t let him drop the topic. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] assassin_aragorn@lemmy.world 12 points 3 years ago Apollo automatically refunded everyone for the money they had spent for a full year. Reddit isn't doing anything at all. It says a lot. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] TurtleJoe@lemmy.world 21 points 3 years ago So did sync. You could hide awards completely, display them all, or have it just show that the post had been awarded, but no detail on what the award was. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SulaymanF@lemmy.world 19 points 3 years ago (1 child) Keep bringing it up. It’s clear that Spez was annoyed and offended by Apollo and we shouldn’t let him drop the topic. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] assassin_aragorn@lemmy.world 12 points 3 years ago Apollo automatically refunded everyone for the money they had spent for a full year. Reddit isn't doing anything at all. It says a lot. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] assassin_aragorn@lemmy.world 12 points 3 years ago Apollo automatically refunded everyone for the money they had spent for a full year. Reddit isn't doing anything at all. It says a lot. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] ImFresh3x@sh.itjust.works 12 points 3 years ago Not disagreeing but I hated the stupid awards. It was one the things I hated most about the official app. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] RightHandOfIkaros@lemmy.world 11 points 3 years ago Reddit has recently become allergic to taking Ws as well. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] halibutherring@aussie.zone 3 points 3 years ago I browse on old.reddit and used unlock to block .awardings-bar a long time ago. It's amazing how much nicer it is not seeing all that junk. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SharkEatingBreakfast@sh.itjust.works 0 points 3 years ago (1 child) I've never seen this be an issue for anyone. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ImFresh3x@sh.itjust.works 1 point 3 years ago (1 child) I hated the clutter and many people mentioned it when they talked about 3rd party apps being killed. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SharkEatingBreakfast@sh.itjust.works 1 point 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (1 child) I've now seen one person complain about it. I only used 3rd party apps to navigate, so it was never an issue. Sounds like R×ddit's solution for a barking dog is to run it over with a steamroller. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ImFresh3x@sh.itjust.works 1 point 3 years ago* (1 child) People tend to not like ui clutter. It’s a universal sentiment outside of this discussion. NFT style monetization and clutter can get fucked. RIP to the garbage. Best move they’ve made in years. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SharkEatingBreakfast@sh.itjust.works 1 point 3 years ago (1 child) I mean, sure, but.. — gestures vaguely at the rest of the entire site — permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ImFresh3x@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) I use a minimal UI 3rd party app that behaves and looks just like Apollo did. No clutter. It’s exactly how I like it. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] ImFresh3x@sh.itjust.works 1 point 3 years ago (1 child) I hated the clutter and many people mentioned it when they talked about 3rd party apps being killed. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SharkEatingBreakfast@sh.itjust.works 1 point 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (1 child) I've now seen one person complain about it. I only used 3rd party apps to navigate, so it was never an issue. Sounds like R×ddit's solution for a barking dog is to run it over with a steamroller. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ImFresh3x@sh.itjust.works 1 point 3 years ago* (1 child) People tend to not like ui clutter. It’s a universal sentiment outside of this discussion. NFT style monetization and clutter can get fucked. RIP to the garbage. Best move they’ve made in years. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SharkEatingBreakfast@sh.itjust.works 1 point 3 years ago (1 child) I mean, sure, but.. — gestures vaguely at the rest of the entire site — permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ImFresh3x@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) I use a minimal UI 3rd party app that behaves and looks just like Apollo did. No clutter. It’s exactly how I like it. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SharkEatingBreakfast@sh.itjust.works 1 point 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (1 child) I've now seen one person complain about it. I only used 3rd party apps to navigate, so it was never an issue. Sounds like R×ddit's solution for a barking dog is to run it over with a steamroller. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ImFresh3x@sh.itjust.works 1 point 3 years ago* (1 child) People tend to not like ui clutter. It’s a universal sentiment outside of this discussion. NFT style monetization and clutter can get fucked. RIP to the garbage. Best move they’ve made in years. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SharkEatingBreakfast@sh.itjust.works 1 point 3 years ago (1 child) I mean, sure, but.. — gestures vaguely at the rest of the entire site — permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ImFresh3x@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) I use a minimal UI 3rd party app that behaves and looks just like Apollo did. No clutter. It’s exactly how I like it. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] ImFresh3x@sh.itjust.works 1 point 3 years ago* (1 child) People tend to not like ui clutter. It’s a universal sentiment outside of this discussion. NFT style monetization and clutter can get fucked. RIP to the garbage. Best move they’ve made in years. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] SharkEatingBreakfast@sh.itjust.works 1 point 3 years ago (1 child) I mean, sure, but.. — gestures vaguely at the rest of the entire site — permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ImFresh3x@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) I use a minimal UI 3rd party app that behaves and looks just like Apollo did. No clutter. It’s exactly how I like it. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SharkEatingBreakfast@sh.itjust.works 1 point 3 years ago (1 child) I mean, sure, but.. — gestures vaguely at the rest of the entire site — permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ImFresh3x@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) I use a minimal UI 3rd party app that behaves and looks just like Apollo did. No clutter. It’s exactly how I like it. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] ImFresh3x@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) I use a minimal UI 3rd party app that behaves and looks just like Apollo did. No clutter. It’s exactly how I like it. permalink fedilink source parent