Or just require an account to have reddit premium in order to use the API.

Yeah, he owns it because he's a dumbass and he's running it into the ground like a dumbass

Maybe it'll happen the same time we all forget how to use any technology as complicated as a tv remote.

I think many people just couldn't care less about pirating and believe the companies can't figure out who they are. For example, I discuss pirating stuff pretty openly on my reddit account. But every single comment I make, I consciously make sure to not reveal enough for people to dox me.

I also don't have Facebook which is how most people figure out identities.

"Hmm, they're an underwater welder from a specific small town and they have three sons. Well this is the only Facebook profile that matches that so I bet it's this person" type of thing.

• tow trucks
• pickup trucks with nothing in the bed
• sedans/SUVs that only upper class can afford

I want it to burn and I want to watch it burn. Is that such a crime?

This is just incorrect.

What you are describing is a boycott. And it's probably true that that's the most powerful thing a normal user can do against reddit.

But mods can do much more by messing with their sub. In terms of headache caused.

I switched to protonmail. It's especially good if you have your own domain name like firstname@lastname.com because you can tie that to your protonmail account.

I like it a lot so far.

Tons of right wing nonsense on youtube

All fair points. Thanks

I was skeptical at first. Decided to give it a shot and, while obviously not perfect, I like it a lot so far.

I think my biggest issue before is actually a feature rather than a bug. I used to think, "federation is too confusing for the average person, it'll never take off".

But considering how hostile the average comment is on Reddit, keeping the "average" user away might be the best thing about Lemmy.

This is like how some companies view their IT teams:

• Everything's working, why do we pay you?
• Stuff's broken, why do we pay you?