Comment by iamthatis on 09/06/2023 at 18:01 UTC

6157 upvotes, 35 direct replies (showing 25)

View submission: Addressing the community about changes to our API

Please feel free to give examples where I said something differently in public versus what I said to you. I give you full permission.

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Comment by champloo11 at 09/06/2023 at 18:30 UTC*

203 upvotes, 2 direct replies

Imagine being caught lying to the public about how Chris "threatened" Reddit, and then when you're called out on your bullshit via recorded evidence, not just sidestepping the underlying issue but doubling down with additional lies-- truly a /u/spez moment.

I don't know why anyone should be expected to trust Reddit administration at this point.

Comment by Back_To_The_Oilfield at 09/06/2023 at 18:12 UTC*

19 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Man, I just want to thank you for creating Apollo.

I used Alien Blue until it cratered and thought I was done with Reddit because I didn’t like the other apps. Then I came across Apollo and it was perfection.

I’ll be sad to leave the community, but especially after the bullshit they are trying to pull on you I’m out. Even if they made an exact replica of this app, I’m not supporting a site where the CEO does shit like this.

So thanks for the memories, and the things I’ve learned due to your app over the years.

Edit: extra word

Comment by HorizonGaming at 09/06/2023 at 18:09 UTC

377 upvotes, 2 direct replies

This right here u/spez. If someone was making false allegations against you it’s only fair they try to defend themselves. If you don’t think that’s “professional” maybe you shouldn’t slander your third party developers either.

Comment by AnonymousFroggies at 09/06/2023 at 18:09 UTC

151 upvotes, 6 direct replies

I just don't know why you are getting singled out when the devs of every other major Reddit app pretty much agree in unison that Reddit is impossible to work with on this. Spaz is hellbent on painting you out to be the boogyman here.

Comment by hey-coffee-eyes at 09/06/2023 at 18:08 UTC

711 upvotes, 5 direct replies

It's very telling that after you posted your side WITH RECEIPTS that the best he can come up with is a sad, two sentence deflection after a full day of figuring out how to handle this.

Comment by Mister_Hangman at 09/06/2023 at 19:09 UTC

22 upvotes, 1 direct replies

/u/spez, sincerely, please resign. The only business you have being the CEO is because you are a cofounder. You have now proven, incontrovertibly, your inability to lead both effectively internally but authentically externally in a way that the communities of users can feel confident in.

You are a TERRIBLE CEO and that’s me putting it nicely and within the realm of abiding by civil rules of Reddit.

Comment by Shamrock013 at 09/06/2023 at 18:26 UTC

9 upvotes, 1 direct replies

I love you, man. I’m sorry u/spez is being a trash CEO and not being forthright with truthful information. It’s typical of an American CEO.

I’ve not seen anything from him that says they’ve made a mistake on pricing or anything talk my ANY of the blame for what they’re doing to 3rd party devs.

Do you know if they’re legally required to provide accessibility? If so, then that’s the reason they’re allowing accessible apps freedom to use the API and not you. They will not provide any accessibility within their own client and recommend those with disabilities to use the 3rd party apps, and this it gives them a legal loophole.

Regardless, I know you’ll come out on top, u/iamthatis.

Comment by lilguey at 09/06/2023 at 18:07 UTC

477 upvotes, 3 direct replies

This is sad that you are being dragged through the mud here. Thanks for being such a chill guy Christian

Comment by CGordini at 09/06/2023 at 18:14 UTC

62 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Spoiler: he cannot.

He's doubling down on outright bullshit.

This was his chance to walk it back. He did not.

Comment by CrashyBoye at 09/06/2023 at 18:16 UTC

28 upvotes, 0 direct replies

I’m so sorry you’re being slandered like this by this clown. Apollo is my favorite app *ever*.

Appreciate you, Christian.

Comment by [deleted] at 09/06/2023 at 18:15 UTC

42 upvotes, 3 direct replies

I literally can't believe the CEO of a company is as dumb as he is. Fight the good fight!

Comment by Vorror at 09/06/2023 at 18:07 UTC

154 upvotes, 1 direct replies

He won't because /u/spez is talking out of their ass and doubling down.

Comment by HugeTie6843 at 09/06/2023 at 18:08 UTC

51 upvotes, 2 direct replies

He won't reply because he's a habitual liar back from his edit-drama days.

Comment by Hilde_In_The_Hot_Box at 09/06/2023 at 18:34 UTC

26 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Thank you for making this website a pleasure to use u/iamthatis. I will be leaving Reddit for good when Apollo closes and following any future endeavors you pursue closely.

u/spez, go fuck yourself.

Comment by [deleted] at 09/06/2023 at 18:07 UTC

1156 upvotes, 6 direct replies

Wow, bro, was that a threat? Stop blackmailing him.

Comment by [deleted] at 09/06/2023 at 18:06 UTC

77 upvotes, 2 direct replies

I feel like he hasn’t even read your post about it tbh… this is a disappointing ama

Comment by Motecuhzoma at 09/06/2023 at 18:08 UTC

14 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Of course he won’t. He now knows you have recordings to clear up any of his misinterpretations (wether they’re done in bad faith or otherwise)

Comment by SrirachaFrittata at 09/06/2023 at 18:10 UTC

63 upvotes, 2 direct replies

It’s sad Spez is so dug in on this. Apollo is Reddit.

Comment by SarcasmOverseer at 09/06/2023 at 18:09 UTC

318 upvotes, 4 direct replies

Spez is just committing slander at this point

Comment by worriedjacket at 09/06/2023 at 18:14 UTC

44 upvotes, 1 direct replies

ANSWER THE MAN OR KEEP HIS NAME OUT YOUR MOUTH /u/spez

Comment by diverareyouok at 09/06/2023 at 18:26 UTC

6 upvotes, 0 direct replies

If he had it, he would already have released it. It would appear he is hoist by his own petard. At best he is a liar, at worst he is incompetent… he can’t even realistically claim he has been *incredibly* misinformed, considering by now he certainly has had an opportunity to review what really happened. Assuming he was unaware of it in the first place.

I bought Apollo lifetime when you did one of your animal shelter fundraisers, and haven’t regretted it once. I think it’s safe to say that I am not alone when I say **we stand in solidarity with you!!!**

Comment by Trashman56 at 09/06/2023 at 18:17 UTC

22 upvotes, 1 direct replies

I don't even use Apolo, but I would donate to a legal fund if it came to it

Comment by cavemandark at 09/06/2023 at 18:12 UTC

10 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Dude, it seems like this is all grounds for legal action on Christian’s part? Is this not straight up slander that we are witnessing?