The Importance of API Pricing Disclosure and User Privacy Policies

A McDonald's Game Boy emulator was used to play a web-based game on Reddit. In the comments, users discussed whether or not the developer should be financially compensated for its use. The main discussion revolved around Reddit's possible intention to kill third-party apps in favor of their own app. Commenters highlighted that Reddit's high API pricing seems aimed at driving away indie developers. Some commenters wondered why Reddit did not acquire a well-performing third-party app instead of attempting to eliminate them.

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