I’ve seen many comments and posts regarding the API fiasco on Reddit, with the claim that there will be a huge influx of users when that happens. I’m all for it, but I find it hard to believe that the average or even above average user will make the effort to switch.
NSFW content (posts, profiles, and subs) will also not be available via the app, so moderators and users won’t be able to see any, which will also make moderation more difficult.
It’s unclear whether the official app will be affected, or whether Reddit has a secret API that will exempt it from those restrictions, similar to how they implement the other functions.
They have claimed at least that it will be for moderators on the sub, it’s still really shit don’t get me wrong, but at least that is something.
The official app will continue on being the same shitty mess that it is, it will have access to NSFW stuff, but will still be totally inadequate for moderation.