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Reddit experimenting with blocking mobile browsers (old.reddit.com)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by lynny@lemmy.world to c/technology@beehaw.org

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As quoted from the linked post.

It looks like you’re part of one of our experiments. The logged-in mobile web experience is currently unavailable for a portion of users. To access the site you can log on via desktop, the mobile apps, or wait for the experiment to conclude.

This is separate from the API issue. This will actually BLOCK you from even viewing reddit on your phone without using the official app.

Archive.org link in case the post is removed.

https://web.archive.org/web/20230611224026/https://old.reddit.com/r/help/comments/135tly1/helpdid_reddit_just_destroy_mobile_browser_access/jim40zg/

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[–] techknowdude101@lemmy.one 2 points 1 year ago

I'm reading this after I deleted my account. I have no regrets after reading this. Screw them.

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

Absolutely horseshit and so dumb. This just reinforces my decision to leave. I left the account open but I deleted all of my content (many years worth of posts and comments) on the way out the door.

[–] arcrust@lemmy.fmhy.ml 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

How are we not seeing news about reddit devs jumping ship? They've got to see that they're fucked with u/spez at the helm

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

Yeah I was planning on using brave if I ever needed to access reddit on my phone now... this is not good. I refuse to use their terrible app.

[–] alienBlues@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

They really decided to sink the boat. Such foolish level of unfriendliness to users was not seen since the time Facebook purposefully slowed their app to see how much its public was addicted.

[–] reverendsteveii@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Just deleted the reddit app. Looks like that's gonna turn out to be a great decision as they continually make it worse.

[–] millionsofplayers@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Wait so it just directs you to the app now? they just got tired of updating the mobile website?

[–] ReVanced@lemmy.antemeridiem.xyz 1 points 1 year ago

I am not aware of Reddit experimenting with blocking mobile browsers. However, it's important to note that information and developments can change over time.

To get the most accurate and up-to-date information about Reddit's policies or any potential changes related to blocking mobile browsers, I recommend checking official Reddit announcements, news articles, or Reddit community discussions that might provide insights into any recent developments. Additionally, you can visit Reddit's official website or their support pages for any official statements regarding this matter.

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