They don't even need to NOT charge for API connections... They could just charge a reasonable fee, and allow 3rd party apps enough time to accommodate for them. Giving developers 30 days to figure out how to make their apps feasible AND implement that change on all their users is absurd.
I fear with a lack of a mobile app, kbin isn't going to catch on right now. I'm signed up at both kbin and Lemmy, and while kbin seems superior - I'm more inclined to use Lemmy right now because of the jarboa app.
Oh, that is good news! I can see Kbin being the next Digg>Fark>Reddit iteration with a working app and 3rd party app support. I'll check back soon. Thanks for the link.
Strangely there is a lack of NSFW comments subs listed.
I'm certain that all my favorite hobbies, games, music, and politics will eventually have a magazine equivalent to the previous subreddits, but I'm not as hopeful for all the niche amateur NSFW subreddits. Reddit was great about having subreddits to cater to what appeals to everyone which connected amateur voyeurs to an audience that appreciated their... uh.. offerings.
A certain stage of development has ended - a prototype was created that allowed me to verify whether such a form makes sense in the #fediverse. Until now, it was a project that I developed in my free time. Now, thanks to the great people from Nlnet, I will be able to devote much more time to it. This time, we have already...
Reddit CEO: We're Sticking With API Changes, Despite Subreddits Going Dark (www.pcmag.com)
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Reddit refugees, check in
Just breaking the ice, that's all :-)
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What is a low-cost, easy to start hobby?
As a favorite time waster site implodes, I’m sure many of us are in the market for a hobby.
Foul tarnished
In search of ye lowly discussion. Put these foolish ambitions to rest.
[03.06.23] "If Lemmy is not your cup of tea as an alternative to Reddit, maybe try open-source federated Kbin instead" (gadgeteer.co.za)
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What is your boomer opinion
What opinion just makes you look like you aged 30 years
What niche reddit community do you want to see find a place on the fediverse?
Personally i'm looking forward to seeing twobestfriendsplay, arkhamasylum, whowouldwin, and respectthreads, on here.
Kbin Roadmap 2023
A certain stage of development has ended - a prototype was created that allowed me to verify whether such a form makes sense in the #fediverse. Until now, it was a project that I developed in my free time. Now, thanks to the great people from Nlnet, I will be able to devote much more time to it. This time, we have already...