[HDThoreaun]

> I've never seen an Ad on reddit with use of old.reddit.com , RES, and adblockers.

Which is why they're trying to force everyone onto their first party app. If you're not contributing to revenue they do not want you on the site.

They have much more data than we do which leads me to think they have reason to believe most third party app users will switch/the ones that won't arent worth having anyway.

[tester457]

They're shooting themselves in the foot, more technical users produce more quality content that the lurkers enjoy.

[raincole]

> more technical users produce more quality content that the lurkers enjoy

Well... we assumed so. But I highly doubt if it's true.

[ryathal]

I'd say the notable drop in quality and activity in open subs that aren't protesting is a good indicator that there is some truth to that assertion.

[that_guy_iain]

I have no idea what you're talking about. The subs I am on have pretty much the same quality and activity.

[that_guy_iain]

I think this is just pure arrogance. Some of the best content creators on the planet aren't technical. In fact, very few of technical people are good content creators. We just like to think we're so good.

[HeyLaughingBoy]

Yeah, that explains the popularity of of the /r/*gonewild fora.