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0 sats \ 2 replies \ @Bitman 9 Jun 2023 \ on: Reddit's API changes bum me out. nostr
I'm just as upset as you about it all - Reddit can be really fun and make your day.
I read that QuantumBadger, the developer behind open-source 3rd party Reddit app Redreader suggested that, as a workaround, individuals could,
“sign up as a Reddit Developer, generate their own API key, and enter it into the app when they run it the first time.”
However the dev added that,
“this isn't exactly a quick or simple process, and I think it would be enough of a hurdle that most people would just stop using the app. It would also make it impossible to anonymously use Reddit without an account.”
Also, I believe they later on added that if Reddit got wind that this might be happening in large numbers that they might prevent this.
However, on the bright side, people will start putting their energy into decentralized alternatives that can't be messed with.
Stacker News might get some more users and traffic because of it too.
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10 sats \ 1 reply \ @FrickFrickFrick OP 9 Jun 2023
Yeah I would not want to create an account or sign up to do that. The app I use allows me to bookmark subreddits I like without logging in. It is a really good experience.
Will be interesting to see how LN enables decentralized alternatives and reward structures to handle things like content moderation on behalf of the general public.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bitman 9 Jun 2023
Yep, Redreader does all that too - plus no ads (but I've never had ads on my phone as it's de-googled)
Not sure if another way - teddit will be viable with wrappers such as Teddy will still be a work around...
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