Tell HN: TIL accessing old.reddit.com now requires accounts
I deleted my Reddit account a long time around the beginning of the hostilities, but still occasionally visit via search results. In that case, I usually try to switch to `old.reddit.com` because the "ugly" UI is clearly better. Anyway, today, I got a modal dialog demanding account creation. I was not aware of this and I hadn't seen it mentioned anywhere. FYI.
Discussion Highlights (4 comments)
ChrisArchitect
Earlier: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48983857
khelavastr
Not for me. They must be rolling it up gradually. It'll lead to a precipitous drop in usage diversity. I'd encourage a shareholder lawsuit over it. Reddit never advertise an account-capture strategy, and the fact they're doing this points to critical structural organizational shortcomings.
clally1
love the old UI too
idontwantthis
Me too. So long Reddit. You weren’t good for me anyway.