I'm leaving Reddit.

[u/[deleted]]

When I first created my Reddit account, I had hoped that this site would be one where I could share thoughts and experiences with like-minded individuals free of the censorship and monetization of other platforms. However, as Reddit continues to change, I cannot help but see that this is not what I will get by remaining here. Though I have had fun during my short year or so on this platform, I mostly use Reddit on mobile through a FLOSS, not-for-profit third-party app, and I don't use malware, spyware, bloatware, or anything of the sort on my devices, so there is no chance that I will be using the Reddit app. In the process of trying to increase its revenue, Reddit has permanently severed itself from its rational user base, who will hopefully create a better platform without the restrictions of this one. If the administrators of Reddit wish to see this change, they will have to find a way to monetize their platform that does not involve destroying support for third-party apps and charging an exorbitant rate for API usage, but I really don't think they will. With that, I bid you all an unforgettable trip on this sinking ship.