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Why was RedReader specifically chosen to be exempt from API cost changes? (feddit.it)
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Obviously they needed one app to be saved to tell people "see, just work with us and you can keep operating". But is there a reason behind choosing that specific app, or did they just take a random one?

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[–] ram@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

RedReader has screenreader support and is popular with the blind community. Their exception from API charges is as an accessibility app.

[–] klangcola@reddthat.com 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

From the wording Reddit used, Specifically as a non-commercial accessibility app.

It's seems non-commercial alone , or accessibility alone is not enough to be excempt

[–] myk@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

Indeed. If you read the actual statement they got, you’ll find that The Verge has been very irresponsible in how they reported it.

“We’ve connected with select developers of non-commercial apps that address accessibility needs and offered them exemptions from our large-scale pricing terms,” Reddit spokesperson Tim Rathschmidt says in a statement to The Verge.

This is just PR fire-fighting. There’s no commitment to do this for any other apps. If people prefer the different accessibility features of other apps, then they will remain screwed.