Reddit Moves to a Primarily Logged-In Experience — SkimNews
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- Reddit said Thursday it is moving to a primarily logged-in experience, describing the change as one of the most significant shifts in its 21-year history.
- Reddit is pivoting from its long-standing championing of the open web toward a more direct relationship with users while also protecting its data.
Why it matters: For Reddit’s users, Thursday’s announcement changes a platform with a 21-year history from open-web champion to primarily logged-in service. Reddit says the shift builds a more direct relationship with users and protects its data, making logged-in access—not open access—the company’s chosen priority.
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