It sure seems like I neither understand what I’m about to be missing out on, and additionally the size of the community affected as referenced in this article: https://kotaku.com/reddit-third-party-3rd-apps-pricing-crush-ios-android-1850493992
First, what are the QOL features I’m missing out on? I’ve used the app on an iPhone for several years, and yes clicking to close comments is a bit annoying but I’m guessing there’s major features I’ve just never encountered, like mod tools I guess? Someone help me out here if you know better. Bots? Data analytics? Adblockers? Ads presently just say “promoted,” and are generally insanely weird real-estate deals, dudes with mixtapes, or casual games.
Second, who are the people affected? For context, I’ve mostly grown up in Japan, where Reddit is available, but I haven’t naturally come across alternatives to the app nor I have I heard someone talk about them. There’s Reddit official with a 4.7 avg and 11k reviews , Apollo with a 4.6 rating and 728 review, Narwhal with 4.4 and 36, and then a few other options. I’m not aware of Reddit being available under the Discord app (4.7 stars, 368k reviews), but I am truly not even seeing the affected community. Is this astroturfing by Big Narwhal? I doubt it, but from my immediate surroundings, I’m definitely feeling out of the loop.
I’ve tried posting this before, and ironically I was asked to provide images or a URL link and was recommended to include pictures via ImgURL, which I understand to be itself a third party group, whereas native hosting is not allowed. Then, as I reposted this again with a link, it says that this group does not allow links. Why is automod demanding links and images, neither of which are allowed in submissions? Clearly, I’m missing something here.
I keep seeing headlines link about this being either one of the largest or the largest day of protest in Polish history. I am not sure what the inciting incident was even after reading a couple of articles. It seems like there are a variety of factors leading to people coming out for mass anti-government demonstrations? And how is the ruling party reacting? Are they actually still popular with the people?
I keep seeing this talked about but I don't understand the context. A new film in the Fast & Furious franchise has just come out but there's articles saying that Vin Diesel won't be in the next one due to some fallout with other actors.
What happend?
Edit: possibly important info I forgot to mention - I have not seen any of the films.
r/AnarchyChess users seems to be brigading r/JustUnsubbed, by spamming posts fake unsubbing and talking about something called “en passant”.
I’d expect this sort of behavior from subs that have had friction in the past with r/JustUnsubbed, such as r/196, but I have no idea why r/AnarchyChess is doing this.
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