• “Necessary to exist” is a bit of a stretch. Reddit is vastly overcharging for the api, as evidenced by what other sites charge apps for similar service.

    Reddit charging so much for api access is them solving a problem they invented with the express purpose of killing free 3rd party apps.

    Saying you’re with reddit on this is essentially saying you like the way they’re handling the problem they created to benefit themselves.

    •  NightOwl   ( @NightOwl@lemmy.one ) 
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      18 months ago

      I just have yet to be convinced that paying to use it is a good thing regardless of reddit’s intention.

      I only see the grip reddit on its users where even negative users are still dedicated to point of being willing to pay access reddit. Which is nice dedication to see for Reddit where all the vocal talk has turned out to be nothing but talk.