Help…did Reddit just destroy mobile browser access, or am I missing a setting?
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As quoted from the linked post.

It looks like you’re part of one of our experiments. The logged-in mobile web experience is currently unavailable for a portion of users. To access the site you can log on via desktop, the mobile apps, or wait for the experiment to conclude.

This is separate from the API issue. This will actually BLOCK you from even viewing reddit on your phone without using the official app.

Archive.org link in case the post is removed.

https://web.archive.org/save/https%3A%2F%2Fold.reddit.com%2Fr%2Fhelp%2Fcomments%2F135tly1%2Fhelpdid_reddit_just_destroy_mobile_browser_access%2Fjim40zg%2F

  • joshuaacasey@lemmy.world
    3·
    1 year ago

    as a sex worker rights supporter (plus, my best friend is a sex worker) it’s honestly kind of scary to see both Twitter and Reddit destroy themselves (at the same time). Mostly because Twitter and Reddit (especially Twitter) are the only places left on the Internet for sex workers to simply exist in the post-FOSTA world that we live in (thanks Kamala Harris!)

    • scifu@lemmy.world
      1·
      1 year ago

      So many questions.

      How is twitter and Reddit enabling sex workers?

      What’s is FOSTA?

      What did Kamala Harris do?

      • joshuaacasey@lemmy.world
        2·
        1 year ago

        I’m feeling lazy (and also I’m about to go to bed so these answers are gonna be quite short.

        How is twitter and Reddit enabling sex workers?

        Basically, because of discrimination (that increased because of FOSTA) Twitter and Reddit are really the only “mainstream” “non-adult” platforms left that allow sex workers to exist.

        What’s is FOSTA?

        What did Kamala Harris do?

        From ChatGPT: Kamala Harris, the current Vice President of the United States, was serving as a Senator from California at the time SESTA-FOSTA was passed. She played a role in supporting and co-sponsoring the legislation.

        As a co-sponsor, Harris worked alongside other lawmakers to introduce and advance the bill. She expressed concerns about the impact of online platforms in facilitating sex trafficking and advocated for holding them accountable. Harris emphasized the need to protect victims and combat the exploitation that occurs through online platforms.

        During her tenure as a Senator, Harris focused on issues related to criminal justice reform and combating human trafficking. SESTA-FOSTA was seen as part of her broader efforts to address these issues. However, it’s worth noting that SESTA-FOSTA has been a controversial law, and opinions on its effectiveness and potential unintended consequences differ among policymakers, advocates, and stakeholders.

        From me: It should also be noted that Kamala used to be the Attorney General of California. Law enforcement despises sex workers. Needless to say, as someone that supports sex workers (my best friend is one) I’m not thrilled that Kamala occupies the 2nd most powerful position in the country. (God help us if she becomes President)