Comment by JWOINK on 19/01/2021 at 23:28 UTC

78 upvotes, 3 direct replies (showing 3)

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They push you into the app for multiple reasons, just like Instagram does . It’s much easier for analytics to be tracked on the app for ex. , it generates more revenue through ads, and it’s more likely for you to engage with the app more if you have the app.

More time spent =more ad revenue.

This is why the OP is not responding to the content despite the upvotes; they definitely don’t plan on removing it because it works.

Also, a lot of Reddit traffic occurs on the mobile app, so that’s become a priority for them

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Comment by tom_fuckin_bombadil at 20/01/2021 at 02:55 UTC

15 upvotes, 1 direct replies

The issue is that I use an app for general Reddit browsing (Apollo FTW).

I often use google to search for answers to questions or specific topics (product reviews/experiences for example) because it’s still the best way to search and find relevant results. And unfortunately, Reddit won’t let me open up that result in the Apollo app

Comment by Waterfell at 20/01/2021 at 01:53 UTC

11 upvotes, 1 direct replies

and no ad-blocking in app!

Comment by Atralb at 20/01/2021 at 01:39 UTC

6 upvotes, 1 direct replies

they definitely don’t plan on removing it because it works.

Lol what ? No. They won't remove it cause they DON'T WANT TO. Not the same thing.

Also, your formulation really reads like an apologist argument for their user-harassing practice.

This is all just a simple "**suck more money at the expense of our users"** and nothing else.

Stop giving them justification.