https://www.reddit.com/r/blog/comments/svo77h/updates_on_reddit_talk_mod_tools_image_editing/
created by BurritoJusticeLeague on 18/02/2022 at 18:00 UTC
0 upvotes, 76 top-level comments (showing 25)
Since we last talked in 2021, here at Reddit we’ve shipped a few updates, cleaned up some code, fixed some bugs, and done a lot of New Year’s planning and reorganizing—and now we’re here to chat about it. Thanks in part to a lot of the feedback you’ve given on these r/blog posts, the first bit of news is that these posts (and all of the posts in r/blog) are moving on up to our new apartment in the sky at r/reddit[1].
1: https://www.reddit.com/r/reddit/
At the end of last year, you let us know that having different admin-run communities that focus on a variety of niche topics (some of which overlap) is confusing. And, you know what, you were right. Knowing where to post what announcement got confusing for us too. But no more. Moving forward, posts that you would normally read here in r/blog and other places like r/announcements and r/changelog will all be over in r/reddit.
That means, today’s post will be the last r/blog post, but in two weeks you’ll see me posting over in r/reddit instead. And we’ll also be sharing more about the long-term product goals and roadmap, featuring more in-depth dives into specific updates (keep an eye out for more episodes[2] from the Search team), and even some history on Reddit and how this crazy corner of the internet got to be the way it is. (Check out this recent gem[3] from u/kethryvis on the birth of subreddits.) And for more about r/reddit and the changes to admin-run communities, check out u/Go_JasonWatersfalls’ post all about it[4].
2: https://new.reddit.com/r/changelog/collection/cfd1aa02-d0e3-4a8f-9041-42c5ff38e16b/
3: https://www.reddit.com/r/reddit/comments/sta5wl/why_is_subreddit_or_a_brief_history_of_the/
4: https://www.reddit.com/r/reddit/comments/sphocx/test_post_please_ignore/
Until then, let’s make this last post count eh? For the last time in r/blog…
(Ok, did not mean for that to rhyme, but we’ll go with it.)
Since its introduction last year, over 1,000 communities have used Reddit Talk to host live audio conversations in their communities, including a r/cryptocurrency Reddit Talk featuring Kevin O’Leary[5]; a r/movies Reddit Talk with Johnny Knoxville, Chris Pontius, and Paul Scheer[6]; a r/space Reddit Talk with Chris Hadfield[7]; as well as community talks in r/wallstreetbets[8], r/dadjokes[9], and r/relationship_advice[10].
With help and feedback from moderators, a number of new features were introduced throughout the last month:
https://preview.redd.it/q8hjh070rmi81.png?width=2926&format=png&auto=webp&s=66bab86d142fcd772d376baf2e8f549eeb406c23[12]
11: https://www.reddit.com/talk/64db9cf4-7077-401f-88d0-856966bb2d0f?utm_source=reddittalk
Thanks to all the mods, communities, and early-adoptors who partnered with us on this latest round of updates. To learn more about the new features and see how you can host a talk in your community, head over to the latest r/modnews post[13], check out reddit.com/talk[14], or listen to the recording of the AMA with the Reddit Talk team and fellow moderators[15].
14: https://www.reddit.com/talk
15: https://www.reddit.com/talk/ae3d386b-6c1a-4123-aac2-2fce3f5da12b
In 2021, a big focus was building tools that make mods’ lives easier and in 2022 that work continues. With the latest update to Crowd Control[16], moderators can choose to review posts from people who aren’t trusted members of their community yet in Modqueue before they go live to the whole community. It’s an extra tool mods can use to combat spam or people interacting with their community in bad faith.
16: https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/schw0n/crowd_control_now_supports_filtering_posts/
To make it easier to post images directly to Reddit, next week those adding images on iOS will have the ability to crop, rotate, or markup images with text, stickers, or drawings. Next up is Android, so stay tuned for more updates. And here’s Luna to demonstrate what’s possible:
The latest round of release notes from the native apps.
On Android
On iOS
17: https://www.reddit.com/r/changelog/comments/siw8ju/updated_android_video_player/
Thanks for following all the updates here in r/blog. Even though we won’t be posting anything new in this community, all the posts and comments will be saved and available so you can reference them whenever you’d like. I’ll be hanging around for a bit today to answer questions and will see you in two weeks over in r/reddit.
Comment by Rubyheart255 at 18/02/2022 at 18:13 UTC
189 upvotes, 4 direct replies
Fixed the “people are here” indicator so it doesn’t obstruct any text or actions.
Yeah, no, it still blocks interacting with the last comment.
Comment by ATHP at 18/02/2022 at 18:05 UTC*
300 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I don't know if it fits here but please rework this new video player. It has way too many bugs, is slow and bad UX. You can find detailed feedback in the bug/feedback subreddit.
Comment by diemunkiesdie at 18/02/2022 at 20:25 UTC
142 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Previous times the issue has been reported before your above acknowledgement:
1. https://www.reddit.com/r/redditmobile/comments/qny475/android_2021430_reddit_links_now_include/[1]
2. https://www.reddit.com/r/redditmobile/comments/qtdhjo/android_2021440385129_outredditcom_prevents/[2]
3. https://www.reddit.com/r/redditmobile/comments/qrpoqe/android_2021430_reddit_app_doesnt_honor_account/[3]
4. https://www.reddit.com/r/redditmobile/comments/q02537/ios2021380308176_links_that_open_apps_also_open/[4]
5. https://www.reddit.com/r/redditmobile/comments/qqhf43/reddit_for_android_version_2021440_now_available/hk3k9n8/[5]
6. https://www.reddit.com/r/redditmobile/comments/qw5xb5/reddit_for_android_version_2021450_now_available/hl1fino/[6]
Comment by orochi at 18/02/2022 at 18:09 UTC
246 upvotes, 3 direct replies
When are you going to fix the fancy editor to stop inserting \ in links, making those links useless?
Example: https://twitter.com/OPP_ER/status/1494428189514510339[1] in the fancy editor turns into https://twitter.com/OPP%5C_ER/status/1494428189514510339[2]
1: https://twitter.com/OPP_ER/status/1494428189514510339
2: https://twitter.com/OPP%5C_ER/status/1494428189514510339
Comment by turnipsoup at 18/02/2022 at 20:52 UTC*
378 upvotes, 5 direct replies
Why is the mobile website so user hostile? I do not want to use the app. I will not use the app. I am fed up of being told I cannot view pages because of 'insert some rubbish reason you've made up' because you want me to use the app and instead having to goto old.reddit.com.
Comment by zanzertem at 18/02/2022 at 18:08 UTC
935 upvotes, 11 direct replies
When will you be removing the forced usage of the reddit app when browsing reddit on your phone and not logged in? Occasionally I enjoy looking for new content while not logged in, so I can see subs that I am not subscribed to. However, you cannot read comments for some posts, as when you tap on the comments section, you get a message that says "browse in app" or "return to r/popular". You cannot seem to bypass that at all.
If I log in to read the posts, it takes me to the default screen listing all of my subscribed subs and I lose any reference to the previous threads.
I'm not trying to comment, only read. Isn't that the point of Reddit? Its in the name after all. Whats the point of reddit if you wont let me read?
Comment by 15demi08 at 18/02/2022 at 18:28 UTC
1204 upvotes, 16 direct replies
The new full-screen video player has come to Android, complete with performance updates and improved recommendations. There will be many more refinements and features coming to the new player soon, so keep an eye on r/reddit for more.
You received **OVERWHELMINGLY NEGATIVE** feedback the last time you tried to shove this shit down our throats and yet, here we are. The linked post is still receiving comments of people requesting that you change this back and you just ignore it.
I've said this before and I'll keep saying it: STOP TURNING REDDIT INTO YET ANOTHER SOCIAL NETWORK THAT CATERS TO ATTENTION WHORES.
We've come to reddit to get away from the likes of facebook, twitter and instagram (and, more recently, tiktok). We were tired of their bullshit.
We want a forum where we can discuss shit with like minded people. That's precisely what reddit *used* to be. Go back to that.
Comment by Quantum_Force at 18/02/2022 at 18:14 UTC
229 upvotes, 5 direct replies
What are you doing to combat the influx of spam across Reddit? (Comment copy bots + t-shirt design spam, which lead to fraudulent web stores)
Comment by Zahww at 18/02/2022 at 23:17 UTC*
47 upvotes, 1 direct replies
r/Hatenewvideoplayer
SERIOUSLY the new video player is one of the worst things I have ever seen introduced to an app!
You previously said that the video controls (Pause, scrubber, etc..) are intentionally blocked into the fullscreen section of the video, which begs the question: WHY?
taking controls away from users is the worst thing any dev can do to the users, so this brings me to the second question: WHY?
What benefits does having the video on full screen provide? it's exactly the same size, resolution, and does nothing but block other content and force the video to be centered in the middle of the screen (which btw isn't ideal for everyone).
The only thing that comes out of the new video player is having a worse experience watching videos.
want to control video (pause, use scrubber)? first, you have to click, wait for the full screen, then pause.
reading comments and want to go back to the feed? you have to press the back button TWICE. You tend to forget that a lot of people have big phones and in a lot of situations pressing the back button (or the pause button) isn't very comfortable, WHICH IS WHY PEOPLE LOVED TO SCROLL UP OR DOWN TO GO BACK, along with the fact that having the scrubber in the lowest part of the screen makes it uncomfortable to use as well!the comments now are also not pure black (AMOLED) as they were (which looks pretty ugly btw)
These are all downgrades that provide no benefits at all (LITERALLY NONE AT ALL), the only thing people are asking for is the ability to go back to the old video player.
This new update has received **A TON OF NEGATIVE FEEDBACK** and going along with it and forcing it down users' throats just shows that mods don't really care what users think...
Comment by FireMammoth at 18/02/2022 at 18:41 UTC
109 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Recently these "improvements" have downgraded the reddit experience, the new video watch format is garbage, if it arent browen dont fix it, instead make your search function functional
Comment by [deleted] at 18/02/2022 at 18:44 UTC
56 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Just wanted to put this out. Whenever I go to a specific comment from my profile or someone else's profile. It takes me to the thread only. Not to that specific comment. I'm talking about the new video player.
Also, The "X" users are here thing is very annoying. I can't even the reply or upvote symbol. And if i want open threads i can barely see the load comments option.
I love the app, but user experience is not good with these features. No offense.
Comment by DigitalSteven1 at 18/02/2022 at 19:53 UTC
48 upvotes, 0 direct replies
The new full-screen video player has come to Android, complete with performance updates and improved recommendations. There will be many more refinements and features coming to the new player soon, so keep an eye on r/reddit for more.
How did you guys make an already bad video player worse? I'd give anything to just revert the change so the people that are still naive enough to use the official app can watch videos with less issues, but still not as few issues as the original one. Like you guys actually regressed the android player multiple times. To anyone reading this, just use one of the many alternatives like RiF or boost...
Comment by AlexHimself at 18/02/2022 at 18:21 UTC
172 upvotes, 7 direct replies
Are most of these features for the *new* reddit? Am I the only one who still uses the original, ugly reddit and likes it?
Comment by lGoTNoAiMBoT at 18/02/2022 at 19:08 UTC
34 upvotes, 2 direct replies
How about a possibility to block subreddits?
Comment by [deleted] at 18/02/2022 at 19:06 UTC
43 upvotes, 1 direct replies
When I see an ad I don’t like, I try to block the poster. However they keep coming back. Why can’t I block irrelevant ads?
Comment by Halaku at 18/02/2022 at 18:14 UTC
57 upvotes, 2 direct replies
That means, today’s post will be the last r/blog post
14 year old subreddit. End of an era.
Comment by BobbitWormJoe at 19/02/2022 at 02:20 UTC
26 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Why do reddit staff even post here anymore? You all know we're going to hate the changes you're making, and we all know you're going to make the changes anyway. The hell is up with this sick game.
Comment by jabberwockxeno at 18/02/2022 at 20:06 UTC
36 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Can you guys please tweak or reconsider the recent block system changes?
All it does is enable people spreading misinformation and abuse and harrassment to do so without other users being able to call out or challenge them.
If a bad actor posts misinformation or harrassing content, they can block anybody who replies to them and cut off people pointing out the issues with their content while nobody else is any wiser.
Additionally, if I post legitmate content, a bad actor can reply and block me, and now I am unable to do comments or replies in my own comment chain even in response to other users who have NOT blocked me.
Comment by kindaallovertheplace at 18/02/2022 at 23:17 UTC
27 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Old reddit forever.
Comment by mcknightrider at 18/02/2022 at 18:30 UTC
65 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Can we get a way to report shitty mod behavior and unjust bans?
Comment by [deleted] at 18/02/2022 at 20:26 UTC
22 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Comment by FaviFake at 18/02/2022 at 18:14 UTC
37 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I don't care about all of this, just fucking bring back our beloved video player!
Comment by DarkStarStorm at 18/02/2022 at 19:08 UTC
7 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Images take forever to load on mobile.
Comment by [deleted] at 18/02/2022 at 18:30 UTC
86 upvotes, 5 direct replies
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Comment by Ok_Conversation_2 at 18/02/2022 at 20:39 UTC
13 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Looks like fucking shit.
