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What Happened to Reddit? API Changes, Shadowbans, Bots, and Community Decline
“Ask David!” Question:
“First it was Quora, and now it's Reddit. It just sucks and feels dead. Why?? It seems like real human interaction has been totally replaced by bots, heavy moderation, and shadowbans. Is there any real alternative left for building an online community where you actually control your content and culture?” -Ex-Redditor
You're not imagining it, and you definitely aren't the only person saying it.
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