The Boost for Reddit app still worked for a while after the big shutdown with workarounds, like creating a mod account or using revanced.

Not anymore, as of today, the Boost for Reddit app is completely 100% dead now.

Goodbye reddit forever, hello lemmy

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    6 months ago

    I like lemmy but reddit is still difficult to replace due to lack of content and active communities. But I ain’t using the official app so I guess here we are.

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      6 months ago

      You get used to it. Sorting by New and challenging yourself to kick off conversations helps.

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        6 months ago

        I’d also point out that less content has become a good thing for me.

        Less endless doom scrolling, more contributing to discussions and touching grass.

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          6 months ago

          The thing is I use reddit mostly for fun stuff. I took out a lot of the political stuff that was getting me down. There’s not nearly as many niche cute cat subs or active hobbyist game subs on lemmy.

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        6 months ago

        I’ve been on lemmy like 2 years. I like it but I wouldn’t say I’ve gotten used to it.

    • WideEyedStupid@lemmy.world
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      6 months ago

      I still use reddit when I’m looking for very specific information, because reddit still is an amazing database of content/info. Many of my searches kinda end up on reddit that way. But I don’t post there anymore and I block all ads. So… I’m still using it but providing nothing in return. I can live with that.

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      6 months ago

      It’s different for everyone, but for me it was just doom scrolling and not so much engaging with specific communites, so actually there really wasn’t a need to replace anything. I just don’t do it anymore and have more time for my hobbies now.