I was actually somewhat ok with going back to certain Reddit communities (although NOT just mindless scrolling) after the blackout. There’s a lot of communities where (I thought) there’s literally no alternatives.

Then came his latest wave of interviews attacking people that did their jobs for them (mods, Devs making a usable mobile app) and making insane hypocritical statements about “democracy” (everyone would gladly kick you out given the chance) and “landed gentry” (dude, if the mods are the out of touch landed gentry, that would make you the out of touch king, right?)

Why is he still giving interviews? Not like I even care about the company but seriously what good can he possibly do at this point, every day thousands more people leave for good.

Anyway, I seriously don’t think I can use Reddit with a clear conscience, at all, anymore, at least for now. Every time I interact with the site (even with adblock) I can’t help but think the entire time I am helping this millionaire megalomaniac’s company keep continuing on.

I guess there’s always the chance the board is letting him self destruct to offer him as the sacrificial lamb.

I honestly don’t know if this will last in terms of me not using reddit at all, but every day this idiot opens his mouth is another day I’m not using reddit and another day I’m searching for and interacting with alternatives.

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    I just finished replacing my reddit posts and comments with the PowerDeleteSuite. Smooth process, can recommend. AMA if you have troubles or questions.

    My plan for the next two weeks: Recommend lemmy and maybe engage in blackout related stuff (like voting to extend the protest). Also monitor the reddit account for the next two weeks, I heard they force reverse edits. I’m up for that game! Then, delete and remain here.

    I’m almost thankful to spez for making me (and many others) move. Fediverse and FOSS align so much better with where I want to be. Peace of mind to know such dickery is impossible here.