Reddit is Destroying Itself
Episode Description
So much happened this week! After talking about a grab bag of news, Andrew and David take turns explaining what exactly is going on with Reddit and the Apollo app. Then they go over some changes with the YouTube monetization program that makes it easier for new creators to become partners. Finally, we wrap it all up with trivia. Enjoy!
Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:47 Volvo EX30 06:05 New Prius 09:02 Blue Microphones is no more 11:40 Twitch controversy 22:36 Trivia question 23:54 Ad break 23:56 Reddit news 01:07:00 Trivia question 01:07:29 Ad break 01:07:31 YouTube changes monetization requirements 01:19:34 Trivia answers 01:22:32 Outro
Links: Volve EX30: https://bit.ly/wvfrmvolvo Prius review: https://bit.ly/autofocusprius Christian Selig interview with Snazzy Labs: https://bit.ly/snazzyinterviewwithChristian Christian Selig interview with Verge: https://bit.ly/vergeinterviewwithChristian Pixel Pals: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6443919232 YouTube monetization changes: https://tcrn.ch/3CusDhF
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Brief Summary
The episode discusses the Volvo EX30, Reddit's API changes, and Twitch's new guidelines affecting creators.
Key points
- Volvo EX30: A Game Changer. The new Volvo EX30 is an affordable, high-tech EV aimed at urban drivers.
- Blue Microphones Integrated into Logitech. Blue, known for its iconic microphones, is being absorbed by Logitech.
- Twitch's Controversial Guidelines. Twitch faced backlash over new guidelines that limited sponsored logos in streams.
- Reddit's API Changes. Reddit plans to start charging for API usage, causing backlash among developers.
- Misunderstanding Leads to Tension. A miscommunication between Reddit's CEO and a third-party app developer escalates into a serious conflict.
- Community Response to API Changes. Thousands of subreddits go dark in protest against Reddit's API pricing changes.
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Episode highlights
- Volvo EX30: A Game ChangerThe new Volvo EX30 is an affordable, high-tech EV aimed at urban drivers.“35,000 Volvo EX30 is a high-tech, sophisticated EV!”1:23Jun 16, 2023
- Blue Microphones Integrated into LogitechBlue, known for its iconic microphones, is being absorbed by Logitech.“It's a sad day when the Blue Yeti is going away.”10:45Jun 16, 2023
- Twitch's Controversial GuidelinesTwitch faced backlash over new guidelines that limited sponsored logos in streams.“Twitch just can't stop making the wrong choice!”11:58Jun 16, 2023
- Reddit's API ChangesReddit plans to start charging for API usage, causing backlash among developers.“Reddit is going to start charging for API usage!”31:30Jun 16, 2023
- Misunderstanding Leads to TensionA miscommunication between Reddit's CEO and a third-party app developer escalates into a serious conflict.“I thought you were threatening us!”44:29Jun 16, 2023
- Community Response to API ChangesThousands of subreddits go dark in protest against Reddit's API pricing changes.“7,000 different subreddits have gotten dark in protest.”48:02Jun 16, 2023
- Reddit's API Changes Spark OutrageReddit's new API pricing leads to a massive blackout by subreddits in protest.“All of the mods on all of the subreddits have basically band together to do a blackout.”48:38Jun 16, 2023
- Reddit's API ChangesDevelopers express frustration over Reddit's API changes, leading to potential app shutdowns.“It feels like there's a lot of ways they could have went about this.”1:03:46Jun 16, 2023
