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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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[–] BrokenToshy@beehaw.org 6 points 2 years ago

Getting rid of old Reddit is a sure way to make sure I never check it. I won't even entertain using the new browser UI nevermind the app

[–] Chiara@feddit.it 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Oh wow, they're really digging themselves deep into that shithole

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[–] Luminance6716@lemmy.one 5 points 2 years ago

Whelp it was a good run with Reddit. But their app is trash and now experimenting blocking browser access is bullshit. That may be the final straw that convinced me to delete my account.

[–] iuseit@iusearchlinux.fyi 5 points 2 years ago

Reddit is officially on a bankruptcy speedrun.

[–] ilikedatsyuk@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

Unbelievable. Hopefully this drives more users to the fediverse.

[–] jacktherippah@beehaw.org 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] GamerBoy705@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I can't tell, it looks more and more stupid and greedy instead of evil honestly

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[–] Sean_Thomas@beehaw.org 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

As if it wasn’t bad enough to ask if I want to use the default mobile app every time I go to a Reddit page on my mobile web browser. 😕

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[–] Osnapitsjoey@lemmy.one 5 points 2 years ago

Lmfao looks like they're making it easier for the fediverse to have a chance

[–] toastloop@beehaw.org 5 points 2 years ago

This has been going on for at least a month. They're trying to force their app on people so they can serve them ads. Unfortunately it's just another reason not to return to that god-forsaken website. This all seems motivated to increase their IPO price by touting the number of users for their mobile app.

[–] Spookbooty@beehaw.org 5 points 2 years ago

That’s pretty crazy. Now I’m wondering how easy it is to change a user agent on iOS with either Firefox or Safari.

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