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So Reddit has decided that plain HTML is unsafe
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Reddit has deemed plain HTML as unsafe for its platform. The company is focused on maximizing value from user-generated content in the context of large language models (LLMs).
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- Praise: Some users still find value in niche communities on Reddit, arguing that avoiding popular subs can lead to better information.
- Praise: There’s a nostalgic longing for old Reddit, with some users reminiscing about its once-great knowledge base and sense of community.
- Concern: Reddit's focus has shifted to monetization, with many feeling that user experience and community quality have suffered significantly since the IPO.
- Concern: The deprecation of the API and changes to old.reddit.com have left users frustrated and searching for alternatives, highlighting a major decline in functionality.
- Concern: The rise of power-hungry moderators and astroturfing in subreddits has soured the experience for many, making it hard to trust the platform.