I’ve seen many comments and posts regarding the API fiasco on Reddit, with the claim that there will be a huge influx of users when that happens. I’m all for it, but I find it hard to believe that the average or even above average user will make the effort to switch.

  • ᴇᴍᴘᴇʀᴏʀ 帝@feddit.uk
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    1 year ago

    If enough 1% users left Reddit, migrated to Kbin/Lemmy, and continued to create content over here, I think those 99% users will eventually migrate as well

    Yeah, that’s what I think will be key - if a decent percentage of the experienced moderators of the big subs and most active posters make the move then the quality and usability of Reddit drops hard as they are contributing disproportionately to the site. That would then drag over a good number of ordinary users because without them it becomes a bot haven and OnlyFans aggregator.