Anybody else deterred by the streak?

https://www.reddit.com/r/TheoryOfReddit/comments/1g8k0bg/anybody_else_deterred_by_the_streak/

created by Player06 on 21/10/2024 at 07:24 UTC

59 upvotes, 11 top-level comments (showing 11)

Every time I see my streak, I think: "Damn, it's that high? I should delete the app for a bit..."

Reddit is an indulgence and I chastise myself for spending too much time here.

Does anybody actually try to maximize their streak and then shares it with their friends?

Comments

Comment by barrygateaux at 21/10/2024 at 08:06 UTC

20 upvotes, 1 direct replies

I can't imagine any situation where I'd share a streak lmfao

Comment by toxictoy at 21/10/2024 at 08:35 UTC

39 upvotes, 1 direct replies

All these streaks are data they are collecting on us and measurements they would like to improve for stockholder numbers related to engagement. Encouraging us using social engineering techniques to “gamify” our engagement only serves them not us.

When ever I see the streak stuff it puts me off using the platform for sure.

Comment by crash_test at 21/10/2024 at 08:40 UTC

20 upvotes, 1 direct replies

I use old reddit and Relay so I don't even see any of that dumb shit

Comment by it0 at 21/10/2024 at 12:10 UTC

8 upvotes, 0 direct replies

I disables it, reddit is addictive enough. I don't need an app to tell me to engage with strangers.

Comment by billyalt at 21/10/2024 at 18:15 UTC

5 upvotes, 0 direct replies

I use old.reddit and relay. I have no idea what you're talking about lol

Comment by TheGambit at 24/10/2024 at 02:31 UTC

3 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Streaks? What the fuck is this bullshit and why would I ever want one on Reddit. That sounds dumb as shit.

Comment by rainbowcarpincho at 21/10/2024 at 13:30 UTC

2 upvotes, 1 direct replies

I haven't seen this and I use the app and the gen 2 website. Can someone OOL it for me?

Gotta say, though, if it's what I think it is, they really shouldn't be encouraging people to leave comments just to leave comments.

Comment by leeser11 at 21/10/2024 at 13:37 UTC

2 upvotes, 0 direct replies

So annoying that they need to gamify the platform when it’s already addictive enough lol. I wish platforms would stop following trends and making the same changes to be like each other when stuff is fine like it is. Yeah I just ignore but and it doesn’t make me want to use it more. I do need to cut back though, so good reminder

Comment by kotchup at 24/10/2024 at 10:53 UTC

2 upvotes, 0 direct replies

yea my streak is just a slap in the face and I intentionally don't use the app to break the streak