[prepend]

This is what I do on browsers that have greasemonkey. The downside is that I have to be aware of their div and other things they make to try to make me switch to mobile.

Specifying a parameter of reddit’s specification allows me to work with them as a user to follow their parameter. If their users don’t like certain features (like nag popups) then it helps them to proactively solve this problem before their users leave.

[bduerst]

Sure, but as a PM at reddit, you're not going to release new features like blanket URL parameters that push behavior that leads to security issues. Just to cater to a self-selecting demographic that doesn't directly contribute to your P&Ls.