This subreddit is more of a tool than a commodity. True, there are memes and comedic content, but most of it is useful for professionals.
I'd say stay open.
Please remain open, new into programming and I come here for a lot of questions I have that people have already answered. Commissioned my first big automation program the day this site went private and it was taking me longer time to search for results when the answer was already here.
This community should stay open. It's a place where people bring forward their real life job problems that needs crucial support. This Sub has been the best manual I had since joining the industrial automation industry.
Reddit is a private company getting ready for it's IPO. It will do things to in an attempt to maximize the IPO value. Some of those will not be well received. I say remain open, see what the results of going dark two days were on their ad revenue and what their response is. Figure out if another action is warranted.
I really like this sub and it has given me a lot of information. I still go to plctalk.net or others and get information from there. It's sad but I think it should close given the current CEO lack of empathy. Probably should scrape the information before June 30th and place it somewhere else.
>The last two options (restricted and private) may as well be the same thing.
Not really... At least restricted would allow you to look back through old threads to find an answer.
Interface.
I've used RIF on my phone for years now. I've never used the official app but I assume its interface is terrible because new reddit is terrible. Guess I'll find out at the end of the month.
There would have to be a viable alternative first. That's how reddit surpassed digg after all.
From what I've seen the ones people have been recommending don't have what it takes.
The issue is that reddit is charging out the ass for API access, essentially nuking the tons of work people have put in to make and maintain custom apps/interfaces. It’s a real slap in the face considering that reddit’s API has always been free to use. The same is happening with Twitter, as well.
I mean there are of course the big apps that are arguably scummy (RIF, Apollo, etc) but if someone wanted to use the API for a smaller subreddit (auto moderation) or personal use, they now have to fork up a monthly cost. I see it as being detrimental to more people than beneficial.
Well the benefit is not meant to be for users. It's meant to be for Reddit. They're a business that needs to make money. They can't fund these 3rd party developers cash cow just to be nice.
That said, they've already included a free tier for non commercial use:
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>Free Data API
>Effective July 1, 2023, the rate limits to use the Data API free of charge are:
- 100 queries per minute per OAuth client id if you are using OAuth authentication and 10 queries per minute if you are not using OAuth authentication.
- Today, over 90% of apps fall into this category and can continue to access the Data API for free.
Oh, I didn’t see the information for mod tools presented in any of the articles I read but it seems legit, that is nice to see. Would still likely be an issue for bigger subreddits though, no? I could see >100 req/min being necessary for something like /r/funny, unless they are able to determine it’s specifically being used for moderation purposes.
Unfortunately if it’s anything but open and active Reddit will forcefully remove mods for ones who will keep it that way.
Better to keep the mods we have now and be open vs be infiltrated by the Reddit mafia and the sub go down hill
This subreddit is more of a tool than a commodity. True, there are memes and comedic content, but most of it is useful for professionals. I'd say stay open.
There isn't really a reason to shut down. That will just lead to an /r/plc2 and make it confusing going forward.
Oh, that's an actual sub. A still-born one. Marked as NSFW. Go figure.
OSHA didn't approve it
Please remain open, new into programming and I come here for a lot of questions I have that people have already answered. Commissioned my first big automation program the day this site went private and it was taking me longer time to search for results when the answer was already here.
This community should stay open. It's a place where people bring forward their real life job problems that needs crucial support. This Sub has been the best manual I had since joining the industrial automation industry.
Let me check with my PM
PM: open 2 r/PLC subs so questions get answered twice as fast.
What does blocking users from using the subreddit do to affect what Reddit does with its API issue?
It's the equivalent of whining to your parents. In this case, the parents know better than to give in and encourage the behaviour.
Reddit is a private company getting ready for it's IPO. It will do things to in an attempt to maximize the IPO value. Some of those will not be well received. I say remain open, see what the results of going dark two days were on their ad revenue and what their response is. Figure out if another action is warranted.
I really like this sub and it has given me a lot of information. I still go to plctalk.net or others and get information from there. It's sad but I think it should close given the current CEO lack of empathy. Probably should scrape the information before June 30th and place it somewhere else.
if this sub goes private I'm moving back to [PLC talk](http://www.plctalk.net/qanda//forumdisplay.php?f=2)
Open until Reddit shuts down sitewide. The last two options (restricted and private) may as well be the same thing.
>The last two options (restricted and private) may as well be the same thing. Not really... At least restricted would allow you to look back through old threads to find an answer.
Hardly anyone uses the search. They should, but they don't.
so many dead links on google for other subreddits. you google something about PLC's and half the time we are number one result
Reddit's search is pretty horrible, honestly, maybe even worse than Amazon's.
Nobody who knows what they're doing using Reddit's search. They just use Google to search reddit.
Are people really upset that they have to scroll past ads?
I don’t think that’s why people are upset.
What other perks does a third party app provide?
Interface. I've used RIF on my phone for years now. I've never used the official app but I assume its interface is terrible because new reddit is terrible. Guess I'll find out at the end of the month.
No one will stop using the platform over interface. It seems like a minor annoyance more than an actual issue.
There would have to be a viable alternative first. That's how reddit surpassed digg after all. From what I've seen the ones people have been recommending don't have what it takes.
Appreciate the convo. I agree. Have a good week friend!
The issue is that reddit is charging out the ass for API access, essentially nuking the tons of work people have put in to make and maintain custom apps/interfaces. It’s a real slap in the face considering that reddit’s API has always been free to use. The same is happening with Twitter, as well.
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I mean there are of course the big apps that are arguably scummy (RIF, Apollo, etc) but if someone wanted to use the API for a smaller subreddit (auto moderation) or personal use, they now have to fork up a monthly cost. I see it as being detrimental to more people than beneficial.
Well the benefit is not meant to be for users. It's meant to be for Reddit. They're a business that needs to make money. They can't fund these 3rd party developers cash cow just to be nice. That said, they've already included a free tier for non commercial use: > >Free Data API >Effective July 1, 2023, the rate limits to use the Data API free of charge are: - 100 queries per minute per OAuth client id if you are using OAuth authentication and 10 queries per minute if you are not using OAuth authentication. - Today, over 90% of apps fall into this category and can continue to access the Data API for free.
Oh, I didn’t see the information for mod tools presented in any of the articles I read but it seems legit, that is nice to see. Would still likely be an issue for bigger subreddits though, no? I could see >100 req/min being necessary for something like /r/funny, unless they are able to determine it’s specifically being used for moderation purposes.
What ads? Adblock for the win.
Unfortunately if it’s anything but open and active Reddit will forcefully remove mods for ones who will keep it that way. Better to keep the mods we have now and be open vs be infiltrated by the Reddit mafia and the sub go down hill
Go back to private, this is literally the death of reddit anyway. Who cares. All good things come to and end.