Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast Reddit is Destroying Itself
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Jun 16, 2023 Recent turmoil at Reddit takes center stage as users protest API changes, disrupting over 7,000 subreddits. The hosts dive deep into the evolving challenges for third-party apps and the disconnect between management and community. They also discuss YouTube's new monetization rules, making it simpler for creators to join the partner program. Meanwhile, playful banter and trivia lighten the mood, covering topics from innovative tech to the quirky world of content creation. Strap in for a rollercoaster of tech discussions!
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Twitch's 3% Logo Limit Backlash
- Twitch angered streamers by proposing to limit sponsored logos to 3% of the screen.
- They quickly reversed the decision after significant backlash, admitting it was "bad for Twitch."
YouTube's Passive Advantage
- Twitch's mistakes benefit YouTube, their biggest competitor in live streaming.
- YouTube doesn't need to actively compete because Twitch is "destroying itself."
Reddit's API Changes and the Blackout
- Reddit announced API changes that will charge third-party apps, threatening their existence.
- Popular third-party apps like Apollo and Reddit is Fun announced their shutdown due to unsustainable costs.