Reddit kind of anticipates this critique in its investor docs, and argues that it didn’t really start operating as a serious business until 2018 when it finally started “meaningful monetization efforts” — that is, trying to make money for real....
Reddit Inc.'s stock-trading enthusiasts made it a household name by backing companies that Wall Street wouldn’t. For Reddit’s own initial public offering, a group of them are about to flip the script....
In New Zealand, abortion was legal, but there was a shortage of doctors. Rapkin was going to help lead a training program in the country’s capital, much like the one she’d built here, but with less red tape. This time, she would be paid by the government for her work, not singled out for it.
Representing Lee, attorney Navruz Avloni said Reddit’s workplace culture shifted after co-founder Alexis Ohanian resigned from the board in 2020 amid a flurry of changes at the top of the social media firm. Previously, the company had prioritized staff well-being before Ohanian’s exit, Avloni said....
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he intends to press ahead with an invasion of the city of Rafah on the southern border of the Gaza Strip in defiance of United States President Joe Biden, who has warned such an offensive would be a “red line.”...
Ten years after Ghouta, Mr Obama’s red line over Syria is remembered as a defining moment of his presidency. Rather than strike immediately, he first decided to ask for a vote in Congress and then agreed not to act at all if Russia stepped in to oversee Syria’s chemical disarmament. Critics argue that Mr Obama’s reluctance to punish Mr Assad diminished America’s credibility and that the consequences are still being felt even now.
He first taunted people some days ago by essentially admitting to having kompromat on most users
I’ve sometimes wondered whether spez has kompromat on Reddit’s owners; it’s hard to imagine a CEO in his position not getting sacked after what happened last summer.
What is he, trying to make musk look smart?
He has actually expressed admiration for Musk, after the Twitter takeover.
I need a distro that can work right out the box without too much hassle to configure it, which one would you recommend?
Thx in advice.
Wait. Why is Reddit losing so much money? (web.archive.org)
Reddit kind of anticipates this critique in its investor docs, and argues that it didn’t really start operating as a serious business until 2018 when it finally started “meaningful monetization efforts” — that is, trying to make money for real....
Reddit's Meme Stock Forum Users Threaten to Bet Against Its IPO (Bloomberg, via archive.today) (archive.is)
Reddit Inc.'s stock-trading enthusiasts made it a household name by backing companies that Wall Street wouldn’t. For Reddit’s own initial public offering, a group of them are about to flip the script....
As U.S. abortion restrictions increase, a Florida physician who performs them relocates to New Zealand amid a medical exodus (web.archive.org)
In New Zealand, abortion was legal, but there was a shortage of doctors. Rapkin was going to help lead a training program in the country’s capital, much like the one she’d built here, but with less red tape. This time, she would be paid by the government for her work, not singled out for it.
How social media's biggest user protest rocked Reddit (www.theguardian.com)
Year-end recap from The Guardian.
Reddit Staffer Fired for Taking Sick Leave, Lawsuit Says (web.archive.org)
Representing Lee, attorney Navruz Avloni said Reddit’s workplace culture shifted after co-founder Alexis Ohanian resigned from the board in 2020 amid a flurry of changes at the top of the social media firm. Previously, the company had prioritized staff well-being before Ohanian’s exit, Avloni said....
Netanyahu vows to defy Biden’s ‘red line’ on Rafah (www.politico.eu)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he intends to press ahead with an invasion of the city of Rafah on the southern border of the Gaza Strip in defiance of United States President Joe Biden, who has warned such an offensive would be a “red line.”...
some comments and votes are missing
Some comments and votes from my posts on lemmy.world/c/news aren’t showing up....
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Why Reddit's decision to cut off researchers is bad for its business -- and humanity (web.archive.org)
Though Reddit’s leadership claims to be ‘leaning into its humanity,’ it seems the company is more committed to leaving humanity in the dark....
Megadeth - Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (www.youtube.com)
From 1990; unfortunately some things never change.
Voivod - Astronomy Domine (www.youtube.com)
This is a cover of the Pink Floyd track written by original guitarist / vocalist Syd Barrett.
A Perfect Circle - Judith (www.youtube.com)
Crimson Glory - Valhalla (www.youtube.com)
Golden Earring - Radar Love (live, 2015) (www.youtube.com)
Fates Warning - Silent Cries (www.youtube.com)
With then-new (and current) lead singer Ray Alder, 1988.
Rainbow - Stargazer (with Ronnie James Dio) (www.youtube.com)
Simon Phillips and Protocol V -- The Long Road Home (www.youtube.com)
Katmandu - When the Rain Comes (with Flogging Molly's Dave King) (www.youtube.com)
DarWin – Inside This Zoo (www.youtube.com)