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Apollo will close down on June 30th (old.reddit.com)

3421 points by timf · 1177 days ago · 1609 comments on HN

Article summary

The article is not available, but the discussion reveals that Apollo, a third-party Reddit app, will be shutting down on June 30th. The app was only available on iPhone, which may have limited its user base. The shutdown has sparked a discussion about the risks of building a business on someone else's API. Reddit's decision to restrict access to its API has been seen as a factor in the shutdown.

Main themes

  • API restrictions
  • third-party apps
  • Reddit's business model
  • user-generated content
  • power users
  • IPO value

What commenters say

  • Building a business on someone else's API can be risky and lead to unforeseen consequences.
  • Reddit's decision to restrict access to its API may be a move to increase revenue and control over its platform.
  • The shutdown of Apollo may not have a significant impact on Reddit's overall user base, but it may affect the quality of content on the platform.
  • Some users believe that Reddit is making a mistake by driving away power users who generate high-quality content.
  • Others argue that Reddit's actions may be motivated by a desire to increase its IPO value.
  • The use of third-party apps can be seen as a way to access a platform without being exposed to ads or other unwanted features.
  • The shutdown of Apollo has sparked a discussion about the importance of user-generated content and the role of power users in online communities.